Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

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

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

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

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We could not name the place.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

abounding in grass

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

immediately past

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We could not name the place.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We could not name the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

above and across; more than

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We could not name the place.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

transport commercially

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

possessing sweep

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Caressing breezes came over to us, like breaths from a promised land.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

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 Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

a navigable body of water

From this reading Nearer—always nearer—the ship steered, until the waterway had narrowed to a ribbon, and the island discovered itself entirely, presenting cliffs which swept into the water, and beaches shelving smoothly down.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

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

From this reading MUDROS It seemed at last we were drawing into port.

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

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The land was more defined, and rolled up from the sea in peaceful grassy slopes, chequered with squares of cultivation, and marked with lonely dots which later might grow into hamlet or farm.