AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEA FIGHT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A SEA FIGHT.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
Furness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
hoesnounUS /hoʊz/
plural of “hoe” — a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
rowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SEA FIGHT.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was agreed that their best course would be to row along the shore until near the lights of the port, then to row out and lay on their oars half a mile beyond the entrance, where, as it was a starlight night, they would assuredly see the ship if she had come to anchor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant the rowers were secured Harry Furness embraced his faithful follower William Long.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole party had, in concurrence with Harry's orders, brought with them their hoes, which were the only weapons that were attainable.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had learned from Jacob that the ship had appeared in sight about two in the afternoon, and that it was not thought likely by the sailors of the port that she would reach it until the breeze sprang up in the morning, although she might get within a distance of five or six miles.
