Chapter XXII · My Uncle’s Story

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

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

(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 |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

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

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

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

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Byron.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

coming down or downward

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

give a description of

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

the organ of sight

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

set up or found

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

feel grief

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

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

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

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

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

a change downward

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

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

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

a large beer glass

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

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

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

a male human offspring

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

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

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

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

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

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

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

at the time that

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

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

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

during the time that

From this reading |I cannot describe the sensations I felt, momentary as they were, while descending from the balustrade of London Bridge; but from the instant I struck the surface of the water, all recollection ceases.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading I depart Whither I know not; but the hour’s gone by When Albion’s lessening shores could grieve or glad my eye.”

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “The waters heave around me; and on high The winds lift up their voices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A considerable time elapsed before consciousness returned, and when it did, I found myself in the cabin of a Welsh coasting vessel, with a woman, her husband, and their son, (the owners and crew of the little schooner,) chafing my limbs, and using every simple means of resuscitation which their scanty resources could supply.