used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
(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 He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
BUMPUS
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From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
DESIGNSnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
FRUSTRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
full-toned
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From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
death of a person
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
the force of workers available
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
MURDEROUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
not any; not one
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
PHILOSOPHICALadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading BUMPUS IS FIERY AND PHILOSOPHICAL--MURDEROUS DESIGNS FRUSTRATED.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The countenance of the captain, however, was that which induced men to accord to him a position of superiority in whatever sphere of action he chanced to move.
at the time that
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not only unusually tall and powerful,--physical qualities which, in themselves, are by no means sufficient to command respect,--but, as we have said, he possessed a deep, full-toned bass voice, in which there seemed to lie a species of fascination; for its softest tones riveted attention, and when it thundered forth commands in the fiercest storms, it inspired confidence and a feeling of security in all who heard it.
which person or people
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
belonging to which person
From this reading The captain of the schooner, whose deep voice had so suddenly terminated the meditations of John Bumpus, was one of those men who seem to have been formed for the special purpose of leading and commanding their fellows.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was not so much a handsome as a manly and singularly grave face, in every line of which was written inflexible determination.
