Chapter I

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

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

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

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From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

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

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

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

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading "So that is Warnow?"

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

a particular point in time

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

not any; not one

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

go across or through

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So that is Warnow?"

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

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

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So that is Warnow?"

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

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

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

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

in the direction of

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.

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From this reading "So that is Warnow?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

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

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

during the time that

From this reading The groups of navvies on their way to the new railroad at Sundin cowered closer together between the piled-up barrels, casks, and chests on the fore-deck, while the passengers had almost disappeared from the poop.

which person or people

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

belonging to which person

From this reading Two elderly gentlemen who had been talking a good deal together during the journey now stood on the starboard side, looking at the island round which the steamer had to pass to the south-west, and whose level shores, sweeping in broad curves towards the promontory, appeared every moment more distinctly.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The weather had grown worse towards evening.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No. I beg your pardon, President--that is Ahlbeck, a fishing village, which is, however, on the Warnow estates.