Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

later than; following

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

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

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

with brightness

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

placed in a grave

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

put or send forth

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

at every point

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the first light of day

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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From this reading EMBAYED.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

set up or found

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

very recently

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

not any; not one

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

for a short time

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

in a strange manner

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

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

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Indeed, the sand had almost buried the branches we had cast in, and was risen so far as to be plainly visible just below the surface of the water.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Very anxious to know the condition of the breakwater, Mr. Millward and I, shortly after a hearty breakfast of fish freshly caught, started for a walk up the beach to the resting-place of the galleon.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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 We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We found no apparent change in the condition of the larger breakwater,--the one across the mouth of the chasm,--but strangely enough the smaller one, across the exit passage, had so far silted up with sand as to form an almost complete obstruction to the flow of a current through the chasm at low water.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

at the time that

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

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

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I arose shortly after dawn the next morning, it was with no small degree of satisfaction that I found the sun brightly shining, and every indication present of a continuance of the fair weather and gentle breezes which had now held continuously for ten days.