used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
ALICE
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From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
make calm or still
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
glass-white
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From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
not in physical motion
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
not any; not one
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
transport commercially
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sea was breathing heavily after its conflict of the previous day, and the ship was rolling majestically, but at the same time very uncomfortably, upon the glass-white swell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On my way from the steerage I looked out through the saloon door for a minute or two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
at the time that
From this reading THE DEATH OF ALICE LEE The storm passed away in the night, and when the morning came there was a breathless calm upon the sea.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white canvas was pouring in and out somewhat heavily, and as it beat the masts the thunderous, crackling notes it rang through the motionless atmosphere were like the noise of the wheels of artillery drawn at a gallop over a stony street.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading All sail was set upon the ship, but there was no wind.
