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Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Wing-and-Wing is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.
All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.
The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.
As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.
The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wing-and-Wing

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Wing-and-Wing is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.
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All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.
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The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.
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As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.
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The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

abreast adjective US /əˈbrest/

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading “The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.”

Capri noun US /ˈkæpri/

an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

From this reading “The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.”

lore noun US /lɔːr/

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading “The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.”

lurking verb US /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading “"I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.”

materially adverb US /məˈtɪriəli/

with respect to material aspects

From this reading “"I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.”

Salerno noun US /səˈlernoʊ/

a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943

From this reading “All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.”

throb verb US /θrɑːb/

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading “"I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.”

viewing noun US /ˈvjuːɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading “As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

Amalfi

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From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

BaynounUS /beɪ/

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

beatsnounUS /biːts/

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

Campanella

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

CaprinounUS /ˈkæpri/

an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

Cuffe

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

cursenounUS /kɜːrs/

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

dreadnounUS /dred/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

embayed

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

globenounUS /ɡloʊb/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

hauledverbUS /hɔːld/

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

headlandnoun

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

heightsnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

hopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

in-shore

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

lorenounUS /lɔːr/

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

Manfred

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From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/

with respect to material aspects

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

Proserpinenoun

goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

Ringdovenoun

greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

SalernonounUS /səˈlernoʊ/

a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/

in a serious manner

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

Terpsichorenoun

(Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

throbverbUS /θrɑːb/

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

townnounUS /taʊn/

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

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading The ship had gone up abreast of Amalfi, and so close in as to be less than a mile from the shore.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The heights which line the coast, from the immediate vicinity of the town of Salerno to the headland that ends near Capri, have long been celebrated, not only for their beauty and grandeur, but in connection with the lore of the middle ages.

viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading As the Proserpine had never been in this bay before, or never so near its head, her officers found some temporary relief from the very general uneasiness that was felt on account of their prisoner, in viewing scenery that is remarkable even in that remarkable section of the globe.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading All three of the ships were still in the Bay of Salerno, gathering in toward its northern shore, however; the Proserpine the deepest embayed, the Terpsichore and the Ringdove having hauled out toward Campanella, as soon as satisfied nothing was to be seen in-shore of them.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have no dread, And feel the curse to have no natural fear, Nor fluttering throb, that beats with hopes or wishes, Or lurking love of something on the earth" _Manfred_, By this time the day had materially advanced, and there were grave grounds for the uneasiness which Cuffe began so seriously to feel.

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