Chapter VII · The End of the Voyage

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

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

anew

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

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

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

the time when something begins (especially life)

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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

brought into existence

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the act of breaking something

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past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

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either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

every person

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

opinion or judgment

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weakening in force or intensity

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

moving swiftly

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

the act of departing

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

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From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

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

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

moving to the inside of something

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

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

the land on which real estate is located

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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

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(of persons) befitting a warrior

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come together

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a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

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

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

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

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not any; not one

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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and nothing more

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the act of departing politely

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the time that has elapsed

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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

a shaky motion

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experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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perception by means of the eyes

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act as a barrier between; stand between

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plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

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the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

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an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

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in the near future

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

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From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

the act of using

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

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

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

in or at the place that

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

which person or people

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder then, that as the steamer glided up the Thames, everyone was a little melancholy.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading There is no sadder word in the English language than "Farewell."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.

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

From this reading Now that the voyage was coming to an end, those who had been in close companionship for nearly six weeks, knew that they must separate in a short time and, that the memory of the pleasant company on board the "Neptune" would soon be only a dream of the past.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes it is a sad word, and has caused more tears and heart-aches than any we use.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading How many quivering lips have said it with breaking hearts and scalding tears--the soldier marching away with flying banners and martial music--the emigrant sitting on deck, seeing the blue hills of the land of his birth fading away in the shadows of the night--the young man going forth into the world, and turning once more to see through tear-dimmed eyes the old house where he was born, and the lovers parting--never to meet again.