Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

a fit of shivering or shaking

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

side by side

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

lacking funds

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, what is that?" he exclaimed.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

physically weak

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

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

From this reading "Oh, what is that?" he exclaimed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

for more time

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

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

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

not any; not one

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, what is that?" he exclaimed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

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

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading It was so dark that the two lads could scarcely see each other as they lay on top of the frail structure that separated them from the deep, clasping each other's hands.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

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

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.

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 Presently, in the fitful phosphorescent light of the water, some dark object seemed to float up alongside; and Jonathan gave vent to a scream of horror, that rang through the silence of the night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Oh, what is that?" he exclaimed.

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

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was shivering and shaking as if he had the ague, and David could hear his teeth chatter together with the cold, although the wind had gone down somewhat, and the sea no longer broke over them.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Jonathan was not attending to his words, however.