Chapter X

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

later than; following

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

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

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

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

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

quick and energetic

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

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

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

the act of departing

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

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

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

above and across; more than

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading RETRIBUTION.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

a large beer glass

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

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

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

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

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

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

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading A fine breeze hummed in the shrouds, and the peculiar motion of the schooner, combined with one glance over the side, was sufficient to convince me that a brisk sea was running.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.

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

From this reading After the exciting events in which I had been a participator that evening, it may not be a matter for surprise that, on going to bed, my night was a troubled one.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was as lovely a morning as any man could wish to see, with a pale turquoise sky overhead, across which clouds of fleecy whiteness sped with extraordinary rapidity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hour after hour I tumbled and tossed in my bunk, and with the first sign of day, finding sleep still impossible, dressed and went on deck.