Chapter X

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

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

later than; following

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

(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 She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

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

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

in an abundant manner

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

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

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

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

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

and nothing more

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

above and across; more than

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

never-ceasing

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

become active

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

in a concerned and solicitous manner

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

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

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

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

From this reading The lake was in one of its most smiling and happy moods, though they were then at a point where storms easily lash its shallow depths into billows that might satisfy the rage of the North Atlantic.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

in a weak or pale or languid manner

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

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

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

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

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

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

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

in or at the place that

From this reading He tried to rouse her interest by pointing out Johnson's Island, but it did not possess for her, as the place where the Confederate prisoners were confined during the war, the interest an old soldier was able to discover in it, and though he tried his best, with an effort at entertainment that was well-nigh pathetic, she only smiled wanly.

during the time that

From this reading He left her, after a while, her chin in her hands, looking over into the light green waters, watching the curve of the waves the steamer tossed away from its sharp prow.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PUT-IN-BAY The little steamer for the islands rolled out of Sandusky Bay with Lavinia sitting by the forward rail.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading She had yielded to her father's wishes with an easy complaisance that made him suspicious, and yet, as he stood solicitously by, he was persistent in his determination to realize for her all the delights he had so extravagantly predicted for the journey.