Chapter XXIV · Enderby Castle

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

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From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

a wide scope

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “flagstone” — stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading “Oh, how jolly!” exclaimed Wynnette, looking about her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

and nothing more

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

precisely, exactly

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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 By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

term of address for a man

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

in the near future

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

the environmental condition

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

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

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

arousing affect

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

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

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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

From this reading There were two spacious open barouches and one large wagon.

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

From this reading By this time it was light enough to see their surroundings—the hoary cliffs and the picturesque fishing village on their right; the far-spread rocky beach, with the fishing boats drawn up, on their left; the expanse of ocean beyond, dotted at long distances with sails; and right near them the only street of the hamlet that ran from the beach up through a natural cleft in the rocks, and looked something like a rude, broad staircase of flagstones, which were paved on edge to afford a hold to horses’ feet in climbing up the steep ascent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “My lord ordered me, sir, if the weather should be fine, to bring the barouches for the ladies, as they would be so much pleasanter,” the man explained, touching his hat, as he held the door of the first carriage open for Mrs. Force.

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From this reading The travelers were soon seated—Mr. and Mrs. Force, Wynnette and Elva in the first barouche, Le, Odalite and Rosemary in the second, and the two servants, with the dog and the luggage, in the wagon.