Chapter IX

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

a person who is being chased

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

toward the east

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The night was fair, sweet, and golden.

a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

covered with water

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The night was fair, sweet, and golden.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

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

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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 Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading The night was fair, sweet, and golden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

transport commercially

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

affording physical relief

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

toward the south

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

rigged with square sails as the principal ones

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The night was fair, sweet, and golden.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

in the direction of

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The airs which filled the sails of the square-rigged ship were soft and warm.

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

From this reading The night was fair, sweet, and golden.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The "lap, lap" of the small waves upon the cutwater was soothing and in harmony with the hour.

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

From this reading Elizabeth had been sleeping in the cabin long since, but Commendone, old Madame La Motte, and the little weazened Don Perez were sitting on the forecastle deck together, among the six brass carronades which were mounted there, ready loaded, in case of an attack by the pirates of Tangier.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

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

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA" (_The ironic motto of the Spanish Inquisition_) They had passed Cape de St. Vincent, and, under a huge copper-coloured moon which flooded the sea with light and seemed like a chased buckler of old Rome, were slipping along towards Faro, southwards and eastwards to Cadiz.