used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
(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 Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
capsizedverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
FARRELL'SnounUS /ˈferɪlz/
possessive form of “farrell” — United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading FARRELL’S REVENGE.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
immersionnounUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
jolly-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
on one occasion
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
Overladenadjective
loaded past capacity
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
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 Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
prosperouslyadverb
in the manner of prosperous people
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading FARRELL’S REVENGE.
move hurridly
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
spars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
suckedverbUS /sʌkt/
past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once clear of the sinking vessel, and the spars that floated about her stern, the cutter went prosperously on her way, but the jolly-boat had not been so fortunate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, the immersion was so sudden and unexpected, and they had been so thoroughly unnerved before it occurred, that the majority of them were sucked under, almost before they knew that they were drowning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the dark, with the boisterous water knocking the breath out of their bodies, what chance had the unhappy passengers of saving themselves.
at the time that
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
which person or people
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Overladen by the rush of excited passengers who crowded into her, she had but small chance in such a gale, and when she was some little distance from the _Pandora_, a huge wave took her suddenly on the wrong quarter, and she capsized with all her living freight into the sea.
