used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
without stop or interruption
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
not in physical motion
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOLCANO.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading As night came on, the light to the northward became more and more vivid, and as we neared the islands, we could hear the roar of the volcano, resembling the rumble of distant thunder.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
VOLCANOnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading THE VOLCANO.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
at the time that
From this reading We must have been still fifty miles from our destination, when the bright and continued light to the northward made it evident that the volcanic mountain of the Sandwich Islands was in active operation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We drew within ten knots of the scene, and then came to anchor on a coral foundation--in water about twelve fathoms deep.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading No one was especially apprehensive of this, for chances to witness volcanoes are not to be met with every day in the year.
