used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at 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 The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
close-reefed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
dearly loved
From this reading Finally, my dear hearers.
deprivesverbUS /dɪˈpraɪvz/
third-person singular of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, my dear hearers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Finally, my dear hearers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
HyperionnounUS /haɪˈpɪriən/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
main-topsailnoun
a topsail set on the mainmast
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Finally, my dear hearers.
not any; not one
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD SERMONS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
and nothing more
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
reefed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
SERMONSnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading OLD SERMONS.
transport commercially
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tornado was no great things after all--the brig ran merrily before it, under a reefed foresail and close-reefed main-topsail.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They only experienced one tornado, and fifteen gales of wind, before joining the other ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing material occurred to the good brig Avon after parting company, as aforesaid, with her consort, the Hyperion; a circumstance that I regret not a little, as it deprives me of my only chance for describing a storm at sea.
