used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
(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 It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
cannot
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From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
put or send forth
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
the organ of sight
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
eye-glass
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From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
habitations
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From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
It's
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From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
immediately past
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
cut with a saw
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It's my opinion, sir, that the waters have cleared themselves of everything, and thrown them all bodily on the land.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
a shaky motion
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
at the time that
From this reading When clouds, and darkness, and the driving storm are upon us, we cannot realize that their power is but for a time, and they must give place to sunshine and peace.
belonging to which person
From this reading The beautiful morning that succeeded the tempestuous night recorded in the last chapter, was a surprise indeed to those whose trembling habitations had warned them of its terrible power.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'It has been a hard night, Peter,' said the Commodore, as he stepped forth upon his piazza, and saw the old man busy with the eye-glass, peering across the bright waters of the bay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Indeed it has, your honor, and mischief enough done; if you will cast your eye, sir, along the south shore,' handing the glass to the Commodore; 'your honor will see a sight.
