used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
make calm or still
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
for the most part
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was a June morning.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
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 THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a June morning.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
not any; not one
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
SMEATON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We present the Bell Rock under a new aspect, that of a dense fog and a dead calm.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading This is by no means an unusual aspect of things at the Bell Rock, but as we have hitherto dwelt chiefly on storms, it may be regarded as new to the reader.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a June morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Acting upon the assumption that the saying is true, we will do our best in this chapter for the human minds that condescend to peruse these pages, by leaping over a space of time, and by changing at least the character of the scene, if not the locality.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE BELL ROCK IN A FOG--NARROW ESCAPE OF THE _SMEATON_ Change of scene is necessary to the healthful working of the human mind; at least, so it is said.
