Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

anew

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

protected from harm or loss

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

the act of departing

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

set up or found

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

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

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

a quantity that is added

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

in the near future

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

a small stream

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Against the outer wall of the Mill now hung a turbine and Raymond, Estelle and others had assembled to see it in operation for the first time.

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

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

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 Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.

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

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

in or at the place that

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

which person or people

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE SEA GARDEN Bride river still flowed her old way to her work and came, by goldilocks and grasses, by reedmace and angelica, to the mill-race and water-wheel.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading But now, where the old wheel thundered, there yawned a gap, for the river's power was about to be conserved to better purpose than of old, and as the new machines now demanded greater forces to drive them, so human skill found a way to increase the applied strength of a streamlet.

but in spite of that

From this reading Raymond explained the machine with gusto, and Estelle mourned the wheel, yet as one who knew its departure was inevitable.

time long past

From this reading Bride was bottled here, and instead of flashing and foaming over the water wheel as of yore, now vanished into the turbine and presently appeared again below it.