used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A SPLENDID NIGHT'S WORK, TOM!"
ablur
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From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
(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 tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
dearly loved
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
DIBDIN'S
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From this reading DIBDIN'S _Pressgang_.
dinner-party
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From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
hard-hearted
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From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
become covered with mist
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
NIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A SPLENDID NIGHT'S WORK, TOM!"
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
Pressgang
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From this reading DIBDIN'S _Pressgang_.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
RestoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "A SPLENDID NIGHT'S WORK, TOM!"
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
terra-cotta
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From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
male cat
From this reading "A SPLENDID NIGHT'S WORK, TOM!"
Tonneraire
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From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
tree-clad
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From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was near to the hour of sunset, on an autumn evening about a week after the cozy dinner-party in the cabin of Captain Jack Mackenzie of the _Tonneraire_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tree-clad hills and terra-cotta cliffs around Tor Bay were all ablur with driving mist and rain, borne viciously along on the wings of a north-east gale.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "A SPLENDID NIGHT'S WORK, TOM!"
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Ah! cruel, hard-hearted, to press him, And force the dear youth from my arms; Restore him, that I may caress him, And shield him from future alarms."
