6
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From this reading AT 6 a.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT 6 a.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT 6 a.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
disdainfullyadverb
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
come to pass
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
inclosed
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From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
quarrelingverbUS /ˈkwɑːrəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
rain-squalls
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From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
still-hoisted
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From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
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 Now we were inclosed in walls of water, and now we were balanced on the summit of a mountain of water, and had a momentary view of many leagues of tempest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. we, too, were passing disdainfully the still-hoisted cone.
at the time that
From this reading Rain descended in sheets, in blankets, and in curtains, and when we did not happen to be in the rain, we could see rain-squalls of the most theatrical appearance in every quarter of the horizon.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The gale had somewhat moderated, but not the sea; the wind, behind us, was against the tide, and considerably quarreling therewith.
