Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

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From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

(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 It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

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

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

propose a payment

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

give a description of

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

psychological suffering

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

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

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

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From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

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From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

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

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

in minute detail

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

express in words

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

very great or intense

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

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

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.

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

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

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

From this reading I had sufficient perception, however, to see, as I was assisted on board by Mr. Hardinge and Neb, that Lucy was not on deck.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is almost as impossible to describe minutely what occurred on the boat's reaching the Wallingford, as to describe all the terrific incidents of the struggle between Drewett and myself in the water.

at the time that

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

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

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

which person or people

From this reading I afterwards learned that she was long on her knees in the after-cabin, engaged in that convulsive prayer which is apt to accompany sudden and extreme distress in those who appeal to God in their agony.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading --"But I'll not chide thee; Let shame come when it will, I do not call it; I do not bid the thunder-bearer shoot, Nor tell tales of thee to high-judging Jove; Mend when thou canst--" Lear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had probably gone to join Grace, with a view to be in readiness for meeting the dire intelligence that was expected.