used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STERN PURSUIT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
Arica
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From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
brigs
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From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
occurring by chance
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading A STERN PURSUIT.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope they are safe," I said doubtfully.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
STERNadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A STERN PURSUIT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is lucky for us, lieutenant," exclaimed Castro, "that the brigs did not reach Arica."
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as it was, the more timid of the passengers began to think they would have done better in trusting to the mercy of the victorious Spaniards.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as our vessels left the shelter of the bay, they felt the full force of the gale; and but for skilful handling on the part of their crews, would most likely have come to grief.
