used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
equally
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
(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 FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
Bertha
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From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
greatly pleased
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
the organ of sight
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
FOREBODINGS
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From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be several miles in length.
and nothing more
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It seemed to be several miles in length.
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 Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It seemed to be several miles in length.
a particular point in time
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
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 Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be several miles in length.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It seemed to be several miles in length.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
required or under orders
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
topgallants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOREBODINGS The hearts of all on board were thrilled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Crew and passengers alike were delighted, although the latter had a special reason for excitement of which the former were supposed to be ignorant.
belonging to which person
From this reading The schooner had been proceeding under full sail, but as she approached nearer to the land whose outlines at every moment became more distinct, the topgallants were taken in until the _Bertha Hamilton_ had just enough canvas drawing to give her good steerage way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before long the schooner approached near enough for those on board to see the island plainly with the naked eye.
