Chapter XXII

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From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

present in great quantity

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

of Britain

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

lacking funds

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

make calm or still

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

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From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

plural of “inlet” — an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

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From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

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From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

superlative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

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From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

above and across; more than

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

the stern area of a ship's upper deck

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

in the recent past

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

only a very short time before

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

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From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

possessing sweep

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

up to a particular time

From this reading In front of the observer was the low, sandy shore of Carnac; to the right the deeply indented coast, scarcely seen, broke into inlets and islands till, passing the narrow mouth of that surprising inland sea, the Morbihan, which gave its name to the department, it swept round into the peninsula of Rhuis.

very small

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

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

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

precisely as stated

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

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

From this reading The June evening was calm and foggy, but not sufficiently so as to obscure the nearer land.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading About two-thirds of the way up, at the narrowest part of the blade, the threatening mass of Fort Penthièvre looked out on the one side over the tranquil waters of the bay, on the other over the tormented open sea, the 'mer sauvage,' that broke against the very rocks on which the fortress was built.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

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

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.

plural of “windmill” — a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading But on Mr. Tollemache's left hand, much nearer, curved the long, thin, sickle-blade of the peninsula of Quiberon, with its tiny villages, its meagre stone-walled fields, and its abundant windmills.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "TO NOROWAY, TO NOROWAY" (1) From the quarterdeck of His Britannic Majesty's frigate _Pomone_, which had recently come to anchor in the wide and placid bay of Quiberon, Mr. Francis Tollemache gazed with interest on that portion of the southern coast of Brittany which lay before him.