Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

float on the surface of water

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

put or send forth

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

plural of “chafe” — soreness and warmth caused by friction

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

without stop or interruption

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

the act of departing

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

before any deductions

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

with the head foremost

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

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From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

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

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

not in action or at work

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

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

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading KING LEAR.

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading KING LEAR.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

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 “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

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From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

not any; not one

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

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

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

only a very short time before

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

term of address for a man

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

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

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

not in physical motion

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

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

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

a special situation

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

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

From this reading Come on sir; here’s the place:—stand still.—How fearful And dizzy ’tis, to cast one’s eyes so low!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles: Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!

in the company of; together with

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon tall anchoring bark, Diminish’d to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight: The murmuring surge That on th’ unnumbered idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high:—I’ll look no more; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “YOU must prepare yourself,” continued the old man, to be somewhat surprised with what I am going to relate to you, if you have not (as I have) lived long enough in the world not to be much surprised at any thing.