Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

how long something has existed

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

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

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

shining intensely

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

confined by bonds

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

lacking funds

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "MY SON DICK."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

the light of the Moon

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY SON DICK."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

and nothing more

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

a large number or amount

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

with low volume

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

a male human offspring

From this reading "MY SON DICK."

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

make steady

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

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

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

propel through the air

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

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

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The sound of distant music floated far down upon the air, mingled with the swish of steady oars and laughter and happy voices as the occupants of the various boats called out merrily to each other across the water, or here and there broke into light-hearted song.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

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 Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

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

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

in or at the place that

From this reading All along the banks of the lake, where high hills shut out the moonlight and bound the shore in an almost Egyptian darkness, rafts were stationed at intervals, blazing with colored lights.

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

From this reading Never had there been a more perfect night than that whereon Dick Hardcastle's coming of age was celebrated.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only enough wind stirred to toy softly with the gay little pennons streaming from the many boats winding their way to the rendezvous, and to throw dancing shadows of light upon the water from the torches at their prow.