used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
(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 The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
Appadocca
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From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
from appearances alone
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
ATHENSnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading TIMON OF ATHENS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
Emmanuel
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From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
set up or found
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
the act of departing
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
I'll
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From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
impedeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːd/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
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 A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
engage in
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
a particular point in time
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
absolutely essential
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIMON OF ATHENS.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
a human being
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
not in physical motion
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
TIMON
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From this reading TIMON OF ATHENS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A short time after the capture of Emmanuel Appadocca, there might be observed a narrow canoe, with a single individual in it, far out at sea, apparently going still farther out,—for it was lustily paddled against the long sweeping waves that seemed at every moment to be about to bury the frail bark under their heavy volumes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading But whither away such a frail vessel in the immensity of the ocean, and still going farther out to sea? and what could be the design of the individual who seemed to brave so recklessly the fury of the waves?
which person or people
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The trade wind, which still blew, seemed to impede the progress of the canoe, and it was evident that the solitary person, who sat in its stern, found it necessary to exert all his strength in order to make any headway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading —“I’ll serve his mind with my best will.”
