used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SAND.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
divisible by two
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
jubarte's
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From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
and nothing more
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
the force of workers available
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
and nothing more
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
select carefully from a group
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading CAPTAIN SAND.
except for; apart from
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
not in physical motion
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They only thought of this frightful death of Captain Hull and the five sailors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first impression felt by the passengers of the "Pilgrim" in presence of this terrible catastrophe was a combination of pity and horror.
whale-boat's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This fearful scene had just taken place almost under their eyes, while they could do nothing to save the poor men.
people who are wounded
From this reading They had not even been able to arrive in time to pick up the whale-boat's crew, their unfortunate companions, wounded, but still living, and to oppose the "Pilgrim's" hull to the jubarte's formidable blows.
