Chapter XXX

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

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

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

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

an occurrence of something

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

a boy or man

From this reading "My good fellow!" replied Gotthold smiling.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

set up or found

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

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

From this reading "My good fellow!" replied Gotthold smiling.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

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

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

and nothing more

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

immediately past

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

attach a tag or label to

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My good fellow!" replied Gotthold smiling.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading At last he found the narrow mark on the glittering brass.

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "My good fellow!" replied Gotthold smiling.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

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

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "My good fellow!" replied Gotthold smiling.

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

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

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

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

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 The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "Here," said he, handing the glass to his companion, and then added as if to apologize: "One can see a devilish long ways with it."

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

during the time that

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.

which person or people

From this reading The last rays of the setting sun trembled on the heaving water in crimson light, and crimson light glittered on the nodding grass of the broad swamp that stretched from the western shore to the downs, and bathed the figures of Gotthold and Jochen Prebrow, who, coming up from the narrower strip of ground that rose from the eastern beach, had just reached the highest point of ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gotthold, shading his eyes with his hand, was already gazing into the fiery sea, while Jochen kept pushing the spy-glass in and out of its case.