used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
anew
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
Baptiste
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
the act of departing
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good, sir.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
for more time
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
matutinaladjective
pertaining to or occurring in the morning
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
transport commercially
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good, sir.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Baptiste," he said, "I want a boat lowered; I am going on shore."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
at the time that
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
which person or people
From this reading In the early morning, when the west side of the island was still plunged in shade, Carew approached the mate, who was enjoying his matutinal cup of coffee and cigarette on the quarter-deck.
windlessadjective
without or almost without wind
From this reading On the following day the fiery sun again blazed down upon the guilty ship out of a cloudless and windless sky.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed probable that one of those oppressive calms that are so frequent on this portion of the ocean would detain the barque for some days longer at her present anchorage.
