Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

fearless and daring

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

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From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

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From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

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

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

in a softened tone

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

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

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

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

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

for more time

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

not any; not one

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

the act of puncturing with a small point

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

coming after or following

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

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

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

without emotional agitation

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading There is nothing in England so variable as its climate.

precisely as stated

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

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

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

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

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading Before the succeeding night, the very remembrance of the storm seemed to have passed away from the placid waters, which now slept in the moonbeams as tranquilly as a cradled child; the sea-bird's scream no longer whistled through the air, and the small waves murmured their gentle music along the strand.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nature was hushed and happy; but the tranquillity of external objects had little effect upon the mind of Burrell, as he strode to his trysting with the bold Buccaneer.