used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
Abertaw
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From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
anew
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
(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 That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
argosies
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From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
bale-fires
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From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
placed in a grave
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at all times, and in all places, Matt was his companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But at all times, and in all places, Matt was his companion.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
set up or found
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
headlands
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From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But at all times, and in all places, Matt was his companion.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
immediately past
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But at all times, and in all places, Matt was his companion.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
storm-tossedadjective
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But at all times, and in all places, Matt was his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
precisely as stated
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
a vivid mental image
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading So vivid did this foolish dream become at last, that he found himself seated on a sunny rock by the sea, by Matt’s side; and he was talking to her like a lover, with his arm around her waist; and she turned to him, with her great eyes fixed on his, and kissed him over and over again, so passionately--that he awoke!
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
migratory
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And curiously enough, Matt in his dream was very different to the Matt of waking reality--taller and brighter--in fact, as beautiful as a vision can be; so that his spirit was full of a strange sensation of love and pity, and the touch of the warm little hand filled his imagination with mysterious joy.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Sometimes he was wandering on stormy shores, watching the wrecks of mighty argosies; again, he was in mysterious caverns underneath the ground, searching for and finding buried treasure; still again, he was standing on the decks of storm-tossed vessels, while the breakers thundered close at hand, and the bale-fires burned on the lonely headlands.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That night the young man of the caravan had curious dreams, and throughout them all moved, like a presiding fairy, Matt of Abertaw.
