Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

later than; following

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

(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 Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

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

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

with brightness

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

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

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

inflected form of “cap” — lie at the top of

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

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From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

set up or found

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

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

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

ten 10s

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

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

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

full of life and energy

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

the force of workers available

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

on one occasion

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

spread negative information about

From this reading For once, however, the fine day came, and the natives made haste to revile it.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

sweep across or over

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

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

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

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

From this reading Before it was three hours old they had found a hundred and fifty faults with it.

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 Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

at the time that

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

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

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

during the time that

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Often the sun shines brightly there, and often the air broods hot with thunder; but the sun owes his brightness to sweep of the wind, which sweeps away his warmth as well; while, on the other hand, the thunder-clouds, like heavy smoke capping the headland, may oppress the air with heat, but are not of sweet summer's beauty.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading DELICATE INQUIRIES A genuine summer day pays a visit nearly once in the season to Flamborough; and when it does come, it has a wonderful effect.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Most of the men truly wanted a good sleep, after being lively all the night upon the waves, and the heat and the yellow light came in upon their eyes, and set the flies buzzing all about them.