used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
(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 First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
Cawsand
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From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Heavens!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
the state of being honored
From this reading Must I renounce honour, reputation?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Must I renounce honour, reputation?"
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
become covered with mist
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must I renounce honour, reputation?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
ocean'snounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
possessive form of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
the possibility of future success
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
renounceverbUS /rɪˈnaʊns/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Must I renounce honour, reputation?"
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Must I renounce honour, reputation?"
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading First, a ridge of clouds it seemed; but brighter Shone the sun--and the distant ships stood forth, Their wet sides glittering in all his beams!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
white-sailed
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From this reading "From ocean's mist, the white-sailed fleet arose!
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the Glorious anchored in Cawsand Bay, in company with a numerous fleet, the animated prospect which presented itself, especially in its combined effect with the state of the atmosphere, uniting a bright sunny glow with a fog, consequently, of a peculiar whiteness, possessed a degree and style of beauty not easily imagined by any one unaccustomed to harbour scenery.
