used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
Aionaig
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From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
bullers
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From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
headlands
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From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
hillocky
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From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
inshoreadjectiveUS /ˈɪnˈʃɔːr/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
Kate
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From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
Kate's
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From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
landing-beach
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From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
Lianacraig
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From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
held dear
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
McGhie
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From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
not any; not one
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
go across or through
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
not in physical motion
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
in a strange manner
From this reading Kate's heart beat strangely, almost painfully.
SuckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
SULISCANNA
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From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
possessing sweep
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
TIDE-RACE
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From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
in the direction of
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TIDE-RACE OF SULISCANNA Kate McGhie stood looking across the boiling, hillocky water of the Suck of Suliscanna in the direction of the boat, which moment by moment blackened and grew larger, rising steadily towards her out of the east.
a Caucasian
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
which person or people
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The day was so still, the tide so smooth as it swept inshore after passing the oily "bullers" of the roost, that she had no idea of the world of danger those in the adventurous bark had to pass before her prow could grate on the white sand of the landing-beach between the opposing headlands of Aionaig and Lianacraig.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was wonderful, she thought, that men should undergo perils and cross a world's seas for a simple girl's sake.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was pleasure, too, in the thought; for somehow she knew that those who approached loved her and came from far seeking her good.
