Chapter XI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

make calm or still

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

common edible European bivalve

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

with no protection or shield

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

a large number or amount

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

immediately past

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

in a literal sense

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

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From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SAILING ORDERS.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

above and across; more than

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

the work of a sailor

From this reading SAILING ORDERS.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

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

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fishermen stood together in knots through Newlyn, talking over the last night's gale, and retailing the news that one and another had picked up by the way.

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

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

in or at the place that

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

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

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

during the time that

From this reading The streets and rough pathways gave evidence of the storm; seaweed lay in large quantities everywhere, while on the shore they were gathering it up into heaps ready to cart away to manure the fields.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading One little garden which lay exposed to the seawall was literally washed away, and where flowers had been on the previous day, there was seaweed; while the cockle shells that had ornamented the borders were strewn about in wild disorder.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE sea was not calm enough the next day to allow the Newlyn fishermen to go out in their boats, but it was not raging as on the previous night, though wise heads said that at the turn of the tide the waves would come up almost as wildly as on the previous evening.