Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

later than; following

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

anew

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

achieved or reached

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

a steep high face of rock

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

fraught with danger

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

a strong line

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

term of address for a man

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

a special situation

From this reading Their joint strength was able to raise Isabella to the place of safety which they had attained, and the next thing was to raise Sir Arthur beyond the reach of the billows.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

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

From this reading "I'll climb up the cliff again," said Lovel, "and call for more assistance."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading Then, availing himself of the rope, which was made fast at the other end, Ochiltree began to ascent the face of the crag, and after one or two perilous escapes, was safe on the broad flat stone beside our friend Lovel.

in or at the place that

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.

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

From this reading The adventurer, following the directions of old Edie, flung him down the end of the rope, which he secured around Miss Wardour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prospect of passing a tempestuous night upon a precipitous piece of rock, where the spray of the billows flew high enough to drench them, filled old Ochiltree with apprehension for Miss Wardour.