Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

later than; following

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

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

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

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

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

deprived of sight

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

horse of a dull brownish grey color

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

an old word for “before”

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

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From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

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

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

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From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

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 But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

a large indefinite number

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

not any; not one

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

having a point

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

plural of “prow” — front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

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

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

plural of “serum” — an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

not in physical motion

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

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

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

in the direction of

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

a just detectable amount

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We sailed upon an angry sea, beneath an angry sky.

a state of depression

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

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

From this reading After its first fair morning flushings, all that day was overcast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

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

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Deep scowled on deep; and in dun vapors, the blinded sun went down, unseen; though full toward the West our three prows were pointed; steadfast as three printed points upon the compass-card.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

produce a literary work

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.

but in spite of that

From this reading But though my hopes revived not from their ashes; yet, so much of Mardi had we searched, it seemed as if the long pursuit must, ere many moons, be ended; whether for weal or woe, my frenzy sometimes reeked not.

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

From this reading L’ultima Sera Thus far, through myriad islands, had we searched: of all, no one pen may write: least, mine;—and still no trace of Yillah.