Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

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

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

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

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

a very dark black

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

an established custom

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

darkened with overcast

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

express in words

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

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

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

not in physical motion

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

that is on a string

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not a boat had dared go so far from home that day.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading "AND STILL THEY SAY FISH COMES HIGH!"

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

plural of “trough” — a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

an industrial city in northern Venezuela

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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 The sky was a leaden gray; the sea a deep purple, turning to an ebony black in the troughs of the waves.

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

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet could be dimly seen, strung out on the horizon in a wide arc from in front of Valencia to the offings of Cullera.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Four hours later the _Mayflower_ was off Sagunto in the channel which _tio_ Batiste, with his habit of judging more from the bottom than from landmarks on shore, was tracing between the _Roca del Puig_ and the kelp grounds of Murviedro.