used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The lamp burned dimly.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The creaking throughout the cabin was ceaseless and distracting.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The creaking throughout the cabin was ceaseless and distracting.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading The creaking throughout the cabin was ceaseless and distracting.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The lamp burned dimly.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading The creaking throughout the cabin was ceaseless and distracting.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
set up or found
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened my eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The creaking throughout the cabin was ceaseless and distracting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The vessel was rolling somewhat briskly, and I seemed to hear a louder noise of wind than I had noticed before falling asleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT I may have slept for an hour or two; but for the light of the lamp, I believe, I should not have closed my eyes in rest, so unendurable would my spirits have found the heavy burthen of the darkness of the night.
