Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

later than; following

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

(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 One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

with equanimity

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

even

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

divisible by two

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

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

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

in a nasty ill-tempered manner

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

not any; not one

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

a full supply

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

more desirable than another

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

get by special effort

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

transport commercially

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

in the near future

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

confined on all sides

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading One of these knives, so meanly esteemed, is to me more preferable than all this heap.

a special situation

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

precisely as stated

From this reading That night I slept very contentedly in my little tent, surrounded with all my effects; but when I looked out in the morning no more ship was to be seen.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

at the time that

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

belonging to which person

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Ah! simple vanity_ said I _whom this world so much dotes on, where is now thy virtue, thy excellency to me?

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

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

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

be wide open

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

but in spite of that

From this reading E'en therefore remain where thou art to sink in the deep as unregarded, even as a creature whose life is not worth preserving._ Yet, after all this exclamation, I wrapt it up in a piece of canvas, and began to think of making another raft, but I soon perceived the wind began to arise, a fresh gale blowing from the shore, and the sky overcast with clouds and darkness; so thinking a a raft to be in yaw, I let myself into the water with what things I had about me, and it was with much difficulty I got ashore, when soon after it blew a fearful storm.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You cannot procure me one thing needful, nor remove me from this desolate island to a place of plenty.