Chapter III · The First Night Out

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

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

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

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

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

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

delicately beautiful

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

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

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

let fall to the ground

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

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

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

on the contrary

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

new

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

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

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

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

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

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

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

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

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading This rather unpleasant tumbling created a slight sense of discomfort in the bosoms of the passengers.

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

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

inflected form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

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

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading From this form of light conversation, the talk drifted to the discussion of the weather and the waves.

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

From this reading The sea was not as smooth and glassy as it might have been, and the vessel these bragging maids were now on was not as firm and quiet under foot as the Oceanic or the Aquitania.

during the time that

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.

a Caucasian

From this reading In fact, every huge roller seemed to heave the dainty White Crest up at one end and let it drop at the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While sampling the tiers of candies—each box vying with another in artistic decorations—and then sniffing at the pyramids of flowers sent by loving friends to the voyagers, the girls gossiped of the recent events, the first experiences of their trip South.