used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
in addition
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
propose a payment
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
being joined in close association
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
divisible by two
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
immediately past
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
go away from a place
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
most important element
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
PucknounUS /pʌk/
a mischievous sprite of English folklore
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
recordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
sightlessadjective
lacking sight
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
moving very fast
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
carry out
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
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 A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A small speck--an atom--is seen slowly and laboriously making its way over the broad waves of the Atlantic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In virtue of this power, we therefore take leave to transport our readers upon the "sightless couriers of the air," and bid them look down upon the main of waters several thousand miles from the scene of our last chapter--even to the watery wastes which wash the coast of Florida.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nay, we can even rival the swift flight of Puck, if we so will it, and "put a girdle round about the earth in somewhat less than forty minutes."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our situation as recorder of events connected with this history, whilst it enables us to look from an elevated position upon those connected with our story, enables us also to transport our readers, with a thought, from pole to pole.
