Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a light shade of blue

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

make calm or still

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

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From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

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From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

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From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

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From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

furnished with inhabitants

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

unusual or striking

From this reading The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

Identical; not different.

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

plural of “sardine” — small fatty fish usually canned

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

express in speech

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

having a supporting base

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

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

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

in the direction of

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

precisely as stated

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The tempest had not diminished in violence, but the waters of Port Mage, protected by the high lands on the northwest side, were very tranquil, and reflected in their calm azure the brilliant colours which shone from the _Red Galleon_ of Pog-Reis and the green galley of Trimalcyon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

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

From this reading About the same time that _The Holy Terror to the Moors_ was making her marvellous entrance into the road of Tolari, and the sad and black galley of Malta was standing toward her, three vessels of very different character were anchored in Port Mage, quite a good road situated on the northeast of the island of Port-Cros, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands.

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

From this reading Two galleys and a chebec were at anchor in the bay of which we speak.

which person or people

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Port-Cros, about six or seven leagues from La Ciotat, was at this time of year thickly populated, inasmuch as the season for tunnies and sardines brought many fishermen there who made it a temporary home.