Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a youthful male person

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading DISCOVER LAND.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

moving toward the east

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

coins made of gold

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading DISCOVER LAND.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

the common people generally

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

become covered with mist

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

and nothing more

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

one of four equal parts

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

under normal conditions

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A ration of rum-and-water in equal proportions was now served round to each man--the leathern cover of a bung being our only cup, as we had omitted a drinking vessel among our hastily-collected stores.

at the time that

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

during the time that

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.

which person or people

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marc Hislop, mate, Thomas Lambourne, second mate, Francis Probart, carpenter, John Thomas Burnett, ship's cook, Edward Carlton, Henry Warren, Hugh Chute, Matthew Hipkin, William Wilkins, usually called "Boy Bill."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The following are the names of those who escaped with me in the longboat:

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading As the morning light came in, there appeared to the south-westward a vast bank of mist or cloud which shrouded half the sky, and assumed a variety of beautiful tints when the rising sun shone on it--yellow and saffron, deepening into purple and blue as its masses changed in the contrary currents of air; while to the eastward, in the quarter of the sun's ascension, the rippling ocean shone as if covered with tremulous and glittering plates of mingled gold and green.