Chapter III

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HE LANDS AN UNEXPECTED FISH.

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

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

divisible by two

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading HE LANDS AN UNEXPECTED FISH.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

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

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HE LANDS AN UNEXPECTED FISH.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading HE LANDS AN UNEXPECTED FISH.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

most important element

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

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

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading HE LANDS AN UNEXPECTED FISH.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

precisely as stated

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

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 Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

(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 Now, as the rising sea came sliding over the coronet of rocks, as well as through the main entrance--for even the brim of the pool is covered at high water--I beheld a glorious sight, stored in my remembrance of the southern regions, but not often seen at home.

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

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading First, a gauze of golden colour, as the western light came through, and then a tissue shot with red, and now a veil of silvery softness, as the summer moon grew bright.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading Then the quiet waves began--as their plaited lines rolled onward into frills of whiteness--in the very curl and fall, to glisten with a flitting light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day had been very hot and brilliant, with a light air from the south; and at sunset a haze arose, and hung as if it were an awning over the tranquil sea.