used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLUCKY CAPTAIN.
anew
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
(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 emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
ay
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From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
battlefieldsnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːldz/
plural of “battlefield” — a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
confined by bonds
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A PLUCKY CAPTAIN.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
at any time
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
far-distant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
brought together in one place
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
a quick look
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
coins made of gold
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
how
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From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
immediately past
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
the act of departing
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
lighthousesnounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊsɪz/
plural of “lighthouse” — a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
LizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
for more time
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
held dear
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
not any; not one
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
PLUCKYadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading A PLUCKY CAPTAIN.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
at the time that
From this reading And when the lighthouses’ flash could no longer be discerned, how sadly did one and all turn into their berths to think--ay, ’perchance to dream’--of the happy past and the doubtful future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly headland in England, is a piece of rocky land, which "has caused more vivid and varied emotions than any other on our coasts.
which person or people
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How different are the emotions of the homeward bound--the emigrant with his gathered gold, the bronzed veteran who has come out of the fiercest conflict unscathed, and the sailor who has safely passed the ordeal of fearful climes.
but in spite of that
From this reading The emigrant leaving, as he often thinks, his native land for ever; the soldier bound for distant battlefields, and the sailor for far-distant foreign ports, have each and all strained their eyes for a last parting glimpse of an isle they loved so much, and yet might never see again.
