used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
any person at all
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
brought into existence
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
glossedverbUS /ɡlɔːst/
past form of “gloss” — give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
LINER'SnounUS /ˈlaɪnərz/
possessive form of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
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 IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
of an obscure nature
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
not any; not one
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
NorthlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
on one occasion
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
a course of conduct
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
on the contrary
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
express in words
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One reads much in books of the romantic side of shipwreck, but the horrors and privations of such an experience are glossed over.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, it may be that they would even have looked on a shipwreck as something rather pleasant than otherwise, and have regarded it as an ideal chance for adventure.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE LINER'S PATH For several hours now the air had seemed very close and oppressive, and the experienced captain of the _Northland_ felt, through some mysterious sixth sense born of long experience, that a storm was brewing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
which person or people
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is safe to say that anyone who has once gone through such a catastrophe will have no desire to repeat it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be sure that he gave the matter a good deal more thought than the reckless group of high-spirited boys on board, who would have been satisfied with any kind of weather that came along, provided it gave them a little diversion and excitement.
