Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

later than; following

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

(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 Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

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From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

put an end to; kill

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The scene, however, was a terrible one.

emit long loud cries

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

the common people generally

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The scene, however, was a terrible one.

and nothing more

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene, however, was a terrible one.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

have strong suppressed feelings

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

not in physical motion

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The sea was broken and irregular, leaping in masses over the bulwarks, and sweeping the decks.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Lightning was flashing overhead incessantly, although the thunder was only occasionally heard, above the howl of the storm.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Leaving a party below, to clear away the burnt barrels and debris, and to extinguish any fire that might still smoulder among them, the rest returned on deck.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Terrible as was the storm, it was a relief, to all, to cling to the rail and breathe the fresh air, after the stifling atmosphere of the hold.