used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
anew
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
Alan
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From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
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intentionally conceived
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
at any time
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
start firing a weapon
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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set up or found
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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ten 10s
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
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hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
MORITURI
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From this reading MORITURI TE SALUTANT.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
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 A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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ploughsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plough” — a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
SALUTANT
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From this reading MORITURI TE SALUTANT.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
soundestadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndəst/
superlative of “sound” — financially secure and safe
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
steam-ship
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From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
not in physical motion
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
TEnounUS /tiː/
a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
From this reading MORITURI TE SALUTANT.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
look attentively
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a clear breezy night, out in the midst of the Atlantic, the mighty steam-ship _Panama_ ploughs her way through the long, sullen "rollers," steadily, and calmly, strongly, as if conscious of her trust, and of her ability to discharge it--the safe carriage of three hundred lives.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
at the time that
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
which person or people
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly there is a trampling of hurrying feet between decks, and a sailor rushes up the companion and whispers to the officer of the watch, who descends with a scared face; in five minutes more a terrible cry rings from stem to stern, waking the soundest sleeper aboard--"Fire!--Fire!"
Wyverne
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From this reading A few wakeful passengers still linger on deck; amongst them is Alan Wyverne; the restless demon, ever at his elbow, has driven him abroad again, to see what sport may be found on the great Western prairies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can you form any idea of the horror and confusion that ensue, when hundreds of human creatures wake from perfect security, to find themselves face to face with death?
