27th
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From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAND AT LAST.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
highest in quality
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading LAND AT LAST.
immediately past
From this reading LAND AT LAST.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
with speed
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
move upward
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
storm-jib
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From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
in the direction of
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
veeredverbUS /vɪrd/
past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
be dressed in
From this reading The tempest had passed its greatest fury, and was beginning to wear itself out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sea remained exceedingly rough, but the violence of the wind, which had veered slightly towards the west, had perceptibly diminished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not long before Dick's sanguine expectations were partially realized, for on the very next day, which was the 27th, the barometer began to rise, not rapidly, but steadily, indicating that its elevation would probably continue.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not a sail, however, could yet be hoisted; the smallest show of canvas would have been carried away in an instant; nevertheless Dick hoped that before another twenty-four hours were over, the "Pilgrim" might be able to carry a storm-jib.
