used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
Bagg
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From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
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 Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
FognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
Jimmie
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From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading It had been lowering all day.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
OvertakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
not in physical motion
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
tickleverbUS /ˈtɪkəl/
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
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 The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Dull clouds had hung in the sky since early morning and had kept the waters of the sea sombre.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm and Master Bagg Are Overtaken by the Black Fog in the Open Sea and Lose the Way Home While a Gale is Brewing_ Jimmie Grimm and Bagg, returning from Birds' Nest Islands, were caught by the black fog in the open sea.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was no wind--not the faintest breath or sigh.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The harbour water was still; and the open--beyond the tickle rocks--was without a ripple or hint of ground swell.
