Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

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

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading "Why say, 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'"

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Joaquin Miller, "Columbus" HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading Joaquin Miller, "Columbus" HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the 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 It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Joaquin Miller, "Columbus" HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading Joaquin Miller, "Columbus" HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

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

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Joaquin Miller, "Columbus" HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

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

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Why say, 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'"

and nothing more

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "Why say, 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'"

express in words

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

express in speech

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading LITERATURE OF THE NEW NATION (1800-1840) Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The good mate said, "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone: Brave Admiral, speak; what shall I say?"

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why say, 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'"

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was in the early part of the nineteenth century that America began to be counted among the great nations of the world, and it was precisely at that time that she produced her first national literature, a literature so broadly human that it appealed not only to the whole country but to readers beyond the sea.