Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

later than; following

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

anew

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

Having no one else present.

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

next to; at the side of

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

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

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

twice as great or many

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

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

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

a state of high honor

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

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 This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

without a sound

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

a course of conduct

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

without speaking

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

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

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

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

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

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

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

an extended area of land

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

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

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

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

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading They sat again beside the western door, after tea.

during the time that

From this reading The shadow of its masts was on the luminous surface, while their reflection lay at a different angle, and seemed to penetrate far below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then the departing steamer went flashing across this bright realm with gorgeous lustre; its red and green lights were doubled in the paler waves, its four reflected chimneys chased each other among the reflected masts.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading This jewelled wonder passing, a single fishing-boat drifted silently by, with its one dark sail; and then the moon and the anchored yacht were left alone.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young moon came from a cloud and dropped a broad path of glory upon the bay; a black yacht glided noiselessly in, and anchored amid this tract of splendor.