Chapter XI

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

cooked in hot water

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading Nearer and nearer I came!

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

moving swiftly

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

plural of “interrupt” — a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

immediately past

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SANDRIDGE LIGHT.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

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 The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

engage in

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Nearer and nearer I came!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

on one occasion

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

above and across; more than

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

with speed

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

a safe place

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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From this reading THE SANDRIDGE LIGHT.

express in words

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

in the near future

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading THE SANDRIDGE LIGHT.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

in the direction of

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

increase threefold

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The reason of this was, that the rising tide, and every long roller that chafed and boiled over the ridge of sand on which the beacon stood, impelled me towards it and the shore, which lay about two miles beyond my harbour of refuge.

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

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

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 Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

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

From this reading Sturdily I swam in the direction in which I had last seen the beacon--I say last, for to one so low in the water as a swimmer, every wave interrupts the vision, and more than once I had to make a kind of leap like a flying fish, to ascertain whether or not I was proceeding in the right course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had soon for my guide the triple lines of light which shone from the three lamps of the beacon; and with joy and growing hope I perceived the distance to lessen between us more rapidly than I could have expected.