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Chapter IX
"Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam. The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts. The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye." RICHARDSON. Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
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From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
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From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
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From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
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From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
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From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
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From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
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From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
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From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
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From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
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From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
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From this reading RICHARDSON.
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From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
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From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lightest sound Is lost not on the ear, and things minute Attract the observant eye."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lonely ship Rolls wearily, and idly flap the sails Against the creaking masts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus terminated the setting-down, like many others that Captain Cuffe had resolved to give, but which usually ended in a return to good-nature and reason.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now in the fervid noon the smooth bright sea Heaves slowly, for the wandering winds are dead That stirred it into foam.
