Chapter I

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

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

for the reason that

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

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From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

a young female

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

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

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

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

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

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

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

possessive form of “keller” — United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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 Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

become covered with mist

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

any competition

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

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

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Buccaneer Farmer_," "_The Girl from Keller's_," "_Brandon of the Engineers_," _etc._ The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell.

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

From this reading The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north.

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

From this reading Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

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

From this reading He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_.

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From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.

plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance.