used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
in actual fact
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
AMIDSHIPSadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading THE HOUSE AMIDSHIPS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE AMIDSHIPS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
occurring by chance
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
not any; not one
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
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 day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
by chance
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
squallyadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE AMIDSHIPS.
theatricals
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From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The next morning the weather was damp and squally, the air close and depressing.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a week’s time, perhaps, they would step ashore, and those fond meetings, of which they had dreamt throughout the voyage, would be realised.
accept gladly
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a faint breeze from the westward, but the clouds, which at times obscured the sun and poured down torrents of cold rain, were making a northerly course.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The day was by no means an enjoyable one, and the spirits of the passengers--which were suffering a reaction after the excitement attendant on the theatricals--would have fallen considerably with the state of the atmosphere, had they not been kept up by the welcome news, that should the vessel be lucky enough to get a fair wind, they would actually sight land in less than a week.
