Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

(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 The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the first light of day

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

an old form of “does”

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

at any time

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

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From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

above and across; more than

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

most frequent or common

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

except for; apart from

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

express in words

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

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

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

transport commercially

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

relating to or created by statutes

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

in a resolute manner

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

without knowledge or intention

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

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 thought of Idonia, that amid all the distractions of my late captivity on board the ship had been predominant over all, affected me more than ever now, as I sat in this pure light of dawn, in a perfect silence save for the little lapping of the waves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

at the time that

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

during the time that

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE TEMPLE BENEATH THE WATERS Now, had I but had the luck to know it, my two captors were themselves of this guild of the ferrymen whose rights they so stoutly stood by; and I could have obtained my freedom at any hour of the night for two-pence: the statutory passage money of which I had unwittingly defrauded them.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading I remembered the wild look of love that her eyes had held, when she said: "Free, oh, free!" and: "Denis, Denis, do not let me go!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

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

From this reading The sun came up, as I say, in a little fresh scud of wind, and athwart the golden dancing waters went the good ship the _Saracen's Head_, fair and free; while I, her supercargo, remained behind in this evil-smelling tent of half-naked and infidel Moors; cursing the mischance that had led me thither, and altogether discouraged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....

but in spite of that

From this reading But upon this twopence saved were to depend many events I could well have spared, together, too, with much I yet thank Heaven for; so small a matter doth our fate require (as a rudder) to steer us by along what course she will....