Chapter II

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

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

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From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

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

From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

light automatic rifle

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

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From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

toward home

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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

From this reading I.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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 The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fear not for him; Sir John was arm’d-- And more, Sir John was brave.

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

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

the property of making no sound

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

term of address for a man

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

not in physical motion

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

dependable

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

moving very fast

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

a just detectable amount

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

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From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But as he turn’d him from the shore, His homeward route to trace, An arrow swift as light flew past-- So near, it fann’d his face; And quick upon his pathway rush’d An Indian, stout and tall.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing 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 The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

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From this reading Sir John his faithful carbine drew, Well-charged with shot and ball; But though a squirrel he could bring From the highest forest bough, And though he took deliberate aim, His carbine fail’d him now.

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

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

in or at the place that

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

during the time that

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The moon look’d down with loving light On river, grove, and hill, And Jamestown slept in quietness, Her homes were closed and still; The evening prayer from pious lips Had been address’d to heaven, And for relief from famine’s power Had many thanks been given; And while his people were at rest Sir John was out alone, And walking by the river bank, Where the moon-lit waters shone, To see his vessel well secured Against the chafing wave.