Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

the state of being absent

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

(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 As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

eagerly desirous

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

make calm or still

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

the act of departing

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

only a very short time before

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

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

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

defying expression

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

and nothing more

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

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

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

as might be expected

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

not any; not one

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

acceptance of despair

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

possessive form of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

express in words

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

in or at that place or location

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

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

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

look attentively

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

(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 As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

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

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

which person or people

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SLEEPLESS BUT A PLEASANT NIGHT The evening which followed the day that has just been described was bright, calm, and beautiful, with the starry host unclouded and distinctly visible to the profoundest depths of space.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading However, "there was no help for it"; and it was wonderful the resignation which she displayed in the circumstances.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This arrangement, we need hardly say, gave inexpressible pleasure to Ruby, and was not altogether distasteful to Minnie, although she felt anxious about Mrs. Brand, who would naturally be much alarmed at the prolonged absence of herself and the captain.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading As it was intended to send the _Smeaton_ to Arbroath next morning for a cargo of stones from the building-yard, the wrecked party were prevailed on to remain all night on board the _Pharos_, instead of going ashore in one of the ship's boats, which could not well be spared at the time.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was not Ruby's duty to watch on deck that night, yet, strange to say, Ruby kept watch the whole night long!