used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
at or in the front
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
made afraid
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
isn't
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From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
it's
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From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
Jilla-Jilly
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From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
transport commercially
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
Tar-bill
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From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
a special situation
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
in or at the place that
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "If it isn't a Jilla-Jilly wind, it's almost as bad," thought our hero.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading If it was not exactly an instance of "where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," it was, in Bob's case, the next thing to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. Tar-bill, with every evidence of terror, had left the deck, Bob crept cautiously forward to peer ahead into the wild waste of waves that threatened to overwhelm the _Eagle_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had known more about the ocean and its terrors he would have been more frightened than he was.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading WRECK OF THE SHIP Though the vessel was in great danger Bob could not help smiling at the success of his prank.
