Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

anew

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

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

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

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

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

shop around; not necessarily buying

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

fall or come down violently

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

a strong current of air

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

praise vociferously

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

moving with great haste

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

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

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the direction in which the wind is blowing

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

plural of “minnow” — very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

not any; not one

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

and nothing more

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

plural of “pitchfork” — a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

a safe place

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

from appearances alone

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

carry out

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

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

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

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

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

used of high or hilly country

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

under normal conditions

From this reading It is blowing great guns; the hardy sheep that usually browse upon the upland slopes must starve perforce to-day--they cannot stand upon the steep incline; the cocks and hens of the cottagers take refuge to leeward of their homes; every gust is laden with atoms of sand or stone, which strike like hail or small shot upon the face.

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 See how the waves dash in at the outlying rocks, hurrying onward like blood-hounds in full cry, scuffling, struggling, madly jostling one another in eagerness to be first in the fray; joining issue with tremendous crash, only to be spent, broken, dissipated into thin air.

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

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

toward the west

From this reading These rocks were the seaward barrier and break-water of the little port, and did their duty well when, as now, they were tried by the full force of a westerly gale.

at the time that

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

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

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

during the time that

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

which person or people

From this reading When the tide went out--as it did seemingly with no intention of coming back, it went so far--the long level sands were spotted with groups of fisherfolk, who dug with pitchforks for sand-eels; while in among the rocks an army of children gleaned great harvests of a kind of seaweed, which served for food when times were hard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A quaint old red-sandstone town; the river-harbour crowded with small craft, but now and again, like a Triton among the minnows, a timber-brig or a trading-barque driven in by stress of weather.