Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

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

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

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

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

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

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

with brightness

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

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

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

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

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

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

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

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

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

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

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

cut with a saw

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

in or at that place or location

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As I stood there inhaling the fresh breeze, that I might the more easily keep myself awake, I saw a dark object emerge from among the trees, and stop, as if looking cautiously around.

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

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

From this reading Often's the time, for a month on a stretch, I've not had more than three or four hours out of the four-and-twenty, and have been roused up to shorten sail two or three times between them."

precisely as stated

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

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

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

at the time that

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

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

From this reading The storm had passed away, and when I put my head out through the branches which formed the door of our abode, I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the deep blue sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I'm accustomed to do with very little, do you see.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.

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

From this reading "Never mind, mate," he replied; "you are young, and want sleep.