Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

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From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

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From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading OUT OF EGYPT.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

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

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

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

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

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From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

the direction in which the wind is blowing

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF EGYPT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF EGYPT.

in a philosophic manner

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

operate an airplane

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

having a point

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

having something on top

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

sell or offer for sale from place to place

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Near him the captain, mindful of the company's time-tables, walked with a quick, impatient step.

a message informing of danger

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

during the time that

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

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

From this reading The wind blowing from the south-east drove before it the endless fog which hummed through the rigging, and hung there in little icicles that pointed to leeward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Un esclave est moins celui qu'on vend que celui qui se donne” A sea fog was blowing across the smooth surface of the Maas where that river is broad and shallow, and a steamer anchored in the channel, grim and motionless, gave forth a grunt of warning from time to time, while a boy with mittened hands rang the bell hung high on the forecastle with a dull monotony.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading On the bridge of the steamer, looking like a huge woollen barrel surmounted by a comforter and a cap with ear-flaps, the Dutch pilot stood philosophically at his post.