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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.