used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
in the past
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
(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 WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
canopiedadjective
covered with or as with a canopy
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
at any time
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
the organ of sight
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
set up or found
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
Hillard
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From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
Ischianoun
a volcanic island (part of Campania) in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of the Bay of Naples
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
and nothing more
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
MERRIHEW
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From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
pleasure-craft
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From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
transport commercially
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
triremesnounUS /ˈtraɪriːmz/
plural of “trireme” — ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the latter's impressionable mind it was like a dream.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both he and Merrihew were foremost in the press against the forward rail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MERRIHEW FOUND The great ship had passed the Isle of Ischia, and now the Bay of Naples unfolded all its variant beauties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
a late time of life
From this reading In fancy he could see the Roman galleys, the fighting triremes, the canopied pleasure-craft, just as they were two thousand years ago.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hillard had seen them many times before, yet they are a joy eternal, a changing joy of which neither the eye nor the mind ever grows weary.
