Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

(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 The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

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

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

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

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

very recently

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

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From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

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From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

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

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

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

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

defying expression or description

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

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

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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 The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

engage in

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

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

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading “Nothing can be duller than these banks, nothing more delightful than this voyage.”

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

From this reading IT was a bright and cheery morning as they glided by Gorcum.

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 The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

at the time that

From this reading “How little it requires to make a journey pleasant, when the companions are our friends!” said Gertrude, as they sailed along.

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

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The tower of the church, with its long windows and its round dial, rose against the clear sky; and on a bench under a green bush facing the water sat a jolly Hollander, refreshing the breezes with the fumes of his national weed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boats pulling to the shore full of fishermen and peasants in their national costume; the breeze freshly rippling the waters; the lightness of the blue sky; the loud and laughing voices from the boats,--all contributed to raise the spirit, and fill it with that indescribable gladness which is the physical sense of life.