Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

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

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

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

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

Celtic goddess of fire and fertility and agriculture and household arts and wisdom; later associated with Saint Bridget

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

put or send forth

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

placed crosswise

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

at any time

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

a long fixed look

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

the act of departing

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

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From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

according to the clock

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

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From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

a course of conduct

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

transport commercially

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

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From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Southampton steamer approached St. Malo about three o'clock on the following afternoon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading On and on they sped, and, as their ears grew accustomed to the monotonous churning of the paddle-wheels, the silence seemed intense.

in the direction of

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.

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

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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

From this reading Robert and Brigit had spent the night on deck--it was better than going below into the close, dreary cabin--and so they counted the stars, and kept their gaze, through the vast reaches of atmosphere, for the first sight of land.

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 The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

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

From this reading The moon, then at its full strength, lit up the whole blue dome above them, and cast its glancing, silver path upon the water--a path which the ship ever crossed but never followed.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The splendour of the night made sleep, to minds as passionate as theirs toward all manifestations of the world's beauty, impossible.