used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
becalmedadjectiveUS /bɪˈkɑːmd/
rendered motionless for lack of wind
From this reading The Good Intent lay becalmed in the doldrums.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading discovered in the Doldrums.
DoldrumsnounUS /ˈdoʊldrəmz/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading discovered in the Doldrums.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Good Intent lay becalmed in the doldrums.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
not in action or at work
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading discovered in the Doldrums.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Good Intent lay becalmed in the doldrums.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Good Intent lay becalmed in the doldrums.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
remorselesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
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 The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
swelteringadjectiveUS /ˈsweltərɪŋ/
excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading discovered in the Doldrums.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
in a violent manner
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The air was sweltering, the sky the color of burnished copper, out of which the sun beat remorselessly in almost perpendicular beams.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was not wind enough to puff out a candle flame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sails hung limp and idle from the masts, yet the vessel rolled as in a storm, heaving on a tremendous swell so violently that it would seem her masts must be shaken out of her.
