used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
(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 He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
a young person of either sex
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
descried
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From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
dimpling
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From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
many times at short intervals
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
plashed
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From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
shinglyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
in the near future
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
be standing; be upright
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He could not wait until it reached the dry beach, but plashed through the waves, caught it in his arms, and carried it in triumph to the shingly ridge above the sands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
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 One morning, as he was looking out over the sea, watching the dimpling and sparkling of the laughing waves, and dreaming about his dream, he descried something dark rising and falling on the waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading As he watched it, it came nearer, and he perceived that it was a little round wooden box; and to his great delight he saw that the advancing tide would soon lay it at his feet.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After this the Child would often stand gazing out over the sea or into the heavens.
but in spite of that
From this reading He felt as if he were always on the point of finding something, yet all his seeking was full of hope and without disquiet; for after that dream he never doubted that one day he should learn the words of the Song.
