Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

(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 Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

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

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

aroused or activated

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the forceful expulsion of something from inside

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

set up or found

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

light from a lamp

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

a female domestic

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

in motion

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

not any; not one

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

move upward

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading There was no need for secrecy or concealment, at least at present.

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

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

carry out

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

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

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

not known

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Bowler with the luggage, the smell of the harbour, the quay, all called up journeys to the Continent from Dover or Folkestone; but here there was no mail-boat to receive her, no great funnels belching smoke, no crowd, nothing but the stick-like masts of the _Lorna Doone_ against the fading night, and a lantern moving furtively by the quay edge.

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

From this reading THE START Martia was awakened by the maid of the _Anchor_ opening the bedroom door and turning on the light.

superlative of “weird” — suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

at the time that

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the same when she found herself outside the inn, with Bowler carrying her small baggage and making for the quay, against which no big steamer was moored.

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

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was still dark outside--the sun would not rise for another half an hour or more--and this hurried dressing by lamplight in order to catch the tide and a little boat that would take her to distant and unknown places was the weirdest experience that had yet befallen Martia.