Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A STRICT SEARCH.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

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

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

ten 10s

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

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

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

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

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

and nothing more

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

the local environment

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

move upward

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading A STRICT SEARCH.

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

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

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From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading A STRICT SEARCH.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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

From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

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From this reading It is a sight, I trow, to call up spirits from hell.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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

From this reading The "St. Barbara" had escaped two dangers--the rocks of the Iron Gate and the Turkish brigantine; two remained, the Bora and the quarantine in Orsova.

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

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

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

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

belonging to which person

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.

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

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Above the bay of the Iron Gate, the powerful stream is confined by its steep banks in a chasm only a hundred fathoms wide, through which the pent-up current forces its way, in parts with a fall of twenty-eight feet.

but in spite of that

From this reading Up above the mountain peaks, three thousand feet in air, the eagles circle in majestic flight across the narrow strip of sky visible, whose pure azure, seen from the awful depths below, looks like a glass vault, and further yet rise more and higher peaks.