Chapter XXV · The Captain's Story

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

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

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

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

marked by abrupt transitions

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

rid of obstructions

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

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From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

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

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

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From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

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

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

according to the clock

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

and nothing more

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

above and across; more than

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

the local environment

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

transport commercially

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Timid as a rule, only her love for Kyles made her resolve to board the ship.

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

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Maud looked over the grey choppy sea to an emerald star, which indicated the position of the "Tarabacca," and shuddered at the idea of venturing out on such an evening.

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

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

(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 Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

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

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.

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

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

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

From this reading However, the atmosphere was clear, and there shone a wintry-looking moon, the light of which was occasionally obscured by drifting clouds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At half-past seven o'clock that same evening Herries was on the fisherman's jetty situated in the lower parts of Tarhaven, and with him was his cousin.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Both were well wrapped up, as the night was bitterly cold.