Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

for a short time

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

completely unclothed

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

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From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

having made preparations

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

coming to maturity

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

plural of “eminence” — high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

in an expectant manner

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

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

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

set up or found

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

the act of giving

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

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

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

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

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

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

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

not any; not one

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

an act of being a tenant or occupant

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

above and across; more than

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

in the near future

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

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From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

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

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

new

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

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

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

apart from others

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

in the near future

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading Miss Bart, emerging late the next morning from her cabin, found herself alone on the deck of the Sabrina.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

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

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading Unclouded sunlight enveloped sea and shore in a bath of purest radiancy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

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

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

green foliage

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

a Caucasian

From this reading The purpling waters drew a sharp white line of foam at the base of the shore; against its irregular eminences, hotels and villas flashed from the greyish verdure of olive and eucalyptus; and the background of bare and finely-pencilled mountains quivered in a pale intensity of light.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Supplied with these facts, Lily leaned awhile over the side, giving herself up to a leisurely enjoyment of the spectacle before her.

but in spite of that

From this reading The cushioned chairs, disposed expectantly under the wide awning, showed no signs of recent occupancy, and she presently learned from a steward that Mrs. Dorset had not yet appeared, and that the gentlemen—separately—had gone ashore as soon as they had breakfasted.