Chapter I · The Purpose of this Work--The Ocean in the Scriptural

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

from appearances alone

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

for a short time

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

put or send forth

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

Following continuously in unbroken sequence.

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

ludicrously odd

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

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 A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

on one occasion

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

an amount of time

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

in a prudent manner

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

without much difficulty

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

move upward

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

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

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

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

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the quality of being significant

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

acceptance of despair

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

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

From this reading PERIOD--THE MARVELS OF THE SEA--THE CLASSIC LEGENDS--THE FANTASTIC NOTIONS ENTERTAINED OF THE NORTH AND THE EQUATOR--THE GIANT OF THE CANARIES--THE SEA OF SEA-WEED--THE SPECTRE OF THE CAPE--THE GRADUAL SURRENDER OF THE SECRETS OF THE SEA--IT BECOMES THE HIGHWAY OF NATIONS--ITS PRESENT ASPECT--ITS POETICAL SIGNIFICANCE--ITS MORAL LESSONS.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

not known

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

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

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

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

From this reading In early times, in the scriptural and classic periods, the great oceans were unknown.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

at the time that

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

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

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

make whistling sounds

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mankind--at least that portion whose history has descended to us--dwelt upon the borders of an inland, mediterranean sea.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The reader will readily perceive its scope when we have briefly rehearsed what the sea once was to man, and what it now is,--the purpose of the work being to narrate how from the one it has become the other.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A history of the ocean from the Flood to the Atlantic Telegraph, with a parallel sketch of ship-building from the Ark to the Iron Clad; a narrative of the rise of commerce, from the days when Solomon's ships traded with Ophir, to the time when the steam whistle is heard on every open sea; a consecutive chronicle of the progress of navigation, from the day when the timid mariner hugged the coast by day and prudently cast anchor by night, to the time when the steamship, apparently endowed with reason, or at least guided by instinct, seems almost to dispense with the aid of man,--such a theme seems to offer topics of interest which it would be difficult to find in any other subject.