Chapter IV

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

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

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

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

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

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

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From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Look, mother!" he cried suddenly.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

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

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Look, mother!" he cried suddenly.

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

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

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

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

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

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look, mother!" he cried suddenly.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Look, mother!" he cried suddenly.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

above and across; more than

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

of something having the color of a blue sapphire

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

not in physical motion

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "Look, mother!" he cried suddenly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Breakspear sat by the open casement enjoying the deep beauty of the evening.

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

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

very small

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading TRAGEDY!

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

From this reading The air was still and clear, and over the bay hung one star sparkling in a sapphire sky.

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

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Idris, seated with her, had eyes for nothing but the yacht _Nemesis_, which still lay out in the offing, rising and falling with the motion of the tide, and showing a tiny light at the stern.