Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

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

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

over or across in a slanting direction

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

an old word for “between”

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

rise up as if in waves

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

confined by bonds

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

fresh and animated

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

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From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

plural of “fleece” — the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

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

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

hear with intention

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

calm by deception

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

above and across; more than

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

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

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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 Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

plural of “swim” — the act of swimming

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

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

From this reading Listen: less a strain ideal Than Ariel’s rendering of the Real.

a special situation

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

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

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Dismasted and adrift, Longtime a thing forsaken; Overwashed by every wave Like the slumbering kraken; Heedless if the billow roar, Oblivious of the lull, Leagues and leagues from shoal or shore, It swims—a levelled hull: Bulwarks gone—a shaven wreck, Nameless and a grass-green deck.

(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 Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What that Real is, let hint A picture stamped in memory’s mint.

a Caucasian

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

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From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Braced well up, with beams aslant, Betwixt the continents sails the _Phocion,_ For Baltimore bound from Alicant.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”

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

From this reading Blue breezy skies white fleeces fleck Over the chill blue white-capped ocean: From yard-arm comes—“Wreck ho, a wreck!”