Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

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

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

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

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

make calm or still

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

being joined in close association

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

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From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

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

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

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 boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

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

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

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

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

move with force

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

make steady

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

not in physical motion

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

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

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

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

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Three red lights at the masthead were needed as a signal that the boat--a steamer--was not under command.

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

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

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

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

look attentively

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But there was nothing on the horizon in the way of sail or smoke; and, anticipating another long night watch, he began preparations for it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Florrie had proved herself a good cook, and they ate dinner together, then Denman went on deck.

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

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

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

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

during the time that

From this reading And in the west a low bank of cloud rose up from, and merged its lower edge with, the horizon; while still higher shone a "mackerel sky," and "mare's tail" clouds--sure index of coming wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boat was still rolling on a calm sea; but the long, steady, low-moving hills of blue were now mingled with a cross swell from the northwest, which indicated a push from beyond the horizon not connected with the trade wind.