Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

(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 Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

raised above the ground

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

dug in

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

coins made of gold

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

a large number or amount

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

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

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

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

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

beyond calculation or measure

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

immediately past

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

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From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

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From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

the common people generally

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

the force of workers available

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

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From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

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

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

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

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

above and across; more than

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

one of four equal parts

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

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

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

cut with a saw

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

not in physical motion

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

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

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

having value that is not acknowledged

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Here and there a pale star peeped out, though most of the vault that stretched across the confined horizon was shut in by dusky clouds.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A streak of dull, unnatural light was seen in the quarter which lay above the meadows of the Rhone, and nearly in a direction with the peak of Mont Blanc, which, though not visible from this portion of the Leman, was known to lie behind the ramparts of Savoy, like a monarch of the hills entrenched in his citadel of rocks and ice.

grow smaller

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

plural of “wedge” — any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.

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

From this reading _Richard III._ The flitting twilight was now on the wane, and the shades of evening were gathering fast over the deep basin of the lake.

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

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The figure of Maso, as he continued to pace his elevated platform, was drawn dark and distinct against the southern sky, in which some of the last rays of the sun still lingered, but objects on both shores were getting to be confounded with the shapeless masses of the mountains.

plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Methought I saw a thousand fearful wrecks, A thousand men that fishes gnawed upon; Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of pearl, Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels, All scattered in the bottom of the sea.