Chapter VIII

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

anew

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

(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 It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

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

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

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

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

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

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

changeable

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

being four more than fifty

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

ten 10s

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

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

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

go away from a place

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

not any; not one

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

on one occasion

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

express in words

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

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From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

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

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

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From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

travel through water

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

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

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

of or relating to or caused by tides

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

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

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

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

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

up to a particular time

From this reading It is there, too, that, having parted company for a time, and sailed miles into the country, they return again, and, bidding their tidal convoy farewell for a season, allow her to glide out by the side of the Burrows, until she joins once more with the Atlantic in Bideford Bay.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading That self-same 'Pool' is not unworthy of notice; for there the tidal waters of the Torridge and the Taw form a spacious basin, in which shipping of no mean tonnage may swim and swing.

(of hair) having waves

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

at the time that

From this reading It is there that those waters assume the hue and mimic the mien of their capricious stepmother, the ocean, becoming greener and more wavy; and when the old lady, rushing in over Bideford Bar, takes these children in her arms, the swelling and dancing and splashing of that Pool in the pride of its heart is beyond all common belief.

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

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

which person or people

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There are not a few who leave smoky cities, and breezeless plains, and monotonous landscapes, during the summer months, for seaside air and scenery; and to such we would say, Search out this meeting of the waters.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four there stood on the old quay at Appledore--a maritime village in the north of Devon--a sombre-looking abode of respectability, with an air of faded greatness about it, which towered above its more humble neighbours, and commanded an unbroken view of the so-called 'Pool.'