used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
in actual fact
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
LEARnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading LEAR.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
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 compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
the force of workers available
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
transport commercially
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The barbarians had done much less injury to the ship and her contents than under the circumstances could have been reasonably hoped.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading The compact, too, between the chiefs had its influence probably, though it could not have lasted long with so strong temptations to violate it constantly before the eyes of men habitually rapacious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
in or at the place that
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that nothing could be effectually landed where she lay was probably the cause, the bales that had actually been got out of the ship, having been put upon the bank with a view to lighten her, more than for any other reason.
