used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
(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 "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
in addition
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
terminate
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
the organ of sight
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
set up or found
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
the act of departing
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
mill-pond
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From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
a particular point in time
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
absolutely essential
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
shallop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We found it necessary to bring the boat and shallop to land, as in case of the ship's going to pieces, we depended on them for our safety.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
being of use or service
From this reading We also stored away, under a tent hastily constructed of sails, provisions, ammunition, and useful tools.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The ice was often in motion, but did not break up; but masses of it piled themselves up in all directions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The sea was now covered with ice as far as the eye could reach; part of it swam about in huge masses, whilst the rest was smooth and firm as a frozen mill-pond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In consequence of this, our vessel was hoisted up as if by pulleys, and then thrown on its side with such a fearful crash, that we expected every moment to see it go to pieces.
