Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

moving forward

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

(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 While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

eagerly desirous

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

quick to understand

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

object formed by a mold

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

moving toward the east

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MOSQUITOES OF THE FAR NORTH.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

usually; as a rule

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

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

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

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

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading MOSQUITOES OF THE FAR NORTH.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading MOSQUITOES OF THE FAR NORTH.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOSQUITOES OF THE FAR NORTH.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

not in physical motion

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

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

From this reading MOSQUITOES OF THE FAR NORTH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

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

From this reading He had good reason to be apprehensive, for this northern entrance to the gulf of St. Lawrence forms the shortest route for steamers plying between Canadian and European ports.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

in the direction of

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

the act of using

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading At the same time it is a stormy stretch of water, tormented by powerful currents, and generally shrouded in fog.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

at the time that

From this reading Consequently many of them use it during the brief summer season when it is free from ice.

in or at the place that

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

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

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.

during the time that

From this reading While Cabot gazed eagerly at the lofty but still distant coast towards which all their hopes were now directed, his companion was casting anxious glances to the eastward, where a low hanging bank of cloud betokened an advancing fog.