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 Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

(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 If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

given or giving freely

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

plural of “crimp” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

take in liquids

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

let fall to the ground

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

for this reason

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

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

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

something that is lost

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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 The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

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

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

a South American river; tributary of Rio de la Plata

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

From this reading Wine, too, we had without stint.

cut off or left behind

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

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

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The current of the great river at that point runs constantly seaward, becoming almost a sea of itself, and a dangerous one to navigate; hence the loss of the _San Pascual,_ and many others before her.

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

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

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

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Wine, too, we had without stint.

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

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

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 If, like the "Ancient Mariner," we had, any of us, cried, "water, water all around, and not a drop to drink," we forgot it now, in this bountiful stream.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From Buenos Aires, we proceeded up the River Plate, near the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay, to salve a cargo of wine from the stranded brig _Neovo San Pascual_, from Marseilles.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Salvage of a cargo of wine--Sailors happy--Cholera in the Argentine--Death in the land--Dutch Harry--Pete the Greek--Noted crimps--Boat lost--Sail for Ilha Grande--Expelled from the port--Serious hardships.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Wine, too, we had without stint.