used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
(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 The storm had lasted all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
Chasseurs
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From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
DANIRA
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From this reading DANIRA.
the first light of day
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
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 Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm had lasted all night.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
and nothing more
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The storm had lasted all night.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The storm had lasted all night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
spy-glass
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From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm had lasted all night.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm had lasted all night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until early dawn did the gale lessen and the towering billows of the sea begin to subside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
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 The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
which person or people
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
belonging to which person
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The steamer, which had undergone a tolerably severe conflict with wind and waves, was just running into the sheltering harbor, at whose end appeared her destined port, a picturesquely situated town, dominated by a strong citadel on a rocky height.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the bow stood a young officer in the uniform of the Austrian Imperial Chasseurs, who, spy-glass in hand, was scanning the scene.
