Chapter XVIII · JOHN LONGMORE’S REVENGE (_continued_)

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

the act of closing something

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

possessive form of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

engage in

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

the force of workers available

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

become covered with mist

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

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

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

in motion

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

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From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

cut with a saw

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

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

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

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

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

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

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

in the direction of

From this reading Before that time these lighters had been frequently rowed and sailed over the bay, moving toward the heart of the city from the fertile region of the Rimac on the north.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

a vivid mental image

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

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

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When men saw what manner of craft was adrift they rubbed their eyes, to make sure that sleep was not with them and conjuring a fanciful vision in a dream.

at the time that

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

in or at the place that

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon the surface of the green, circling around occasionally when caught by a surface current, but steadily moving with the tide, was a market gardener’s lighter, crowded from keel to gunwales with every variety of produce.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When the sun was an hour high the mist faded away; the gray mantle disappeared, and Callao Bay became of two colors, a green within the space of an imaginary arc extending from the tip of La Punta to Los Baños, and a blue beyond, as far as San Lorenzo, where it merged into the indigo of the immensity of waters.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Such a sight had not been witnessed for more than six months, not since those ships, discernible far in the offing, had enforced the closing of the port.