used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
anew
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
(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 I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
in addition
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
brought into existence
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
make calm or still
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
not accessible to view
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
one or the other of two
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
divisible by two
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
an established custom
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
immediately past
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
held dear
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
not any; not one
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
moving very fast
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
carry out
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think she had even then abandoned all hope of safety; and in my own heart, such, also, was the rising conviction which I concealed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
the act of using
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Under the inborn habit of self-preservation, under the cultivated habit of the well born, to show no fear and to use the resources of a calm mind to the last in time of danger, we stood now, at least, in some human equality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
a Caucasian
From this reading And again I lied and said, "There is no danger," though I could see the white rollers and could hear their roar on the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN WHICH WE TAKE TO THE BOATS I looked at the woman I loved, and self-reproach was in my soul, as I saw a shudder go across her form.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading She was pale, but beyond a swift look at me made no sign connecting me, either with the wreck or the rescue.
