used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
make calm or still
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
set up or found
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
rock-bound
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From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
transport commercially
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sky was perfectly clear and beautifully blue; and the sun shone down upon a sea as calm as the inland lake.
carry out
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He climbed up on deck to take a look at the prospects there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He found that the ship was high and dry upon the rocks, and that the water in her hold had run out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
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 When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
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 When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
at the time that
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he turned out of his berth next morning he noticed that the cabin was entirely free from water, from which circumstance he judged that the waves had quite subsided.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the pure atmosphere the distant land could be distinctly seen, with its rugged white line of rock-bound coast in strong relief between the deep blue sky and deep blue sea.
