Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

confined by bonds

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DOWN THE DARK RIVER.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

well in the past; former

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN THE DARK RIVER.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

having a flat bottom

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

-ing form of “flick” — flash intermittently

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

the act of departing

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a shaky motion

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

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

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading DOWN THE DARK RIVER.

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From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

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From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading DOWN THE DARK RIVER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

a special situation

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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From this reading A number of moral ideas occurred to Leonora and myself, but out of regard for Ustani's feelings we denied them expression.

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

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

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

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

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

From this reading The moon went slowly down, and it occurred to Leonora to remark that we were 'going down' too, an unusual thing so early in term.

during the time that

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

which person or people

From this reading Like some sweet bride into her chamber the moon departed, and the quivering footsteps of the Don[14] shook the planets from their places, to the consternation of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, who, as in duty bound, was contemplating these revolutionary performances from the observatory in the Parks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Down the Dark River, the mystic Isis, so Leonora had decided, we sped: Ustani plying the long pole of the dhow, or native flat-bottomed boat, while we took it in turns to keep him up to his work by flicking him with a tandem-whip.