used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
fore-yard-arm
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From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
look-outs
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From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
engage in
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
mast-head
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From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
nightcapnoun
an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
unusual or striking
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
transport commercially
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
confined on all sides
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though there was not much risk of our losing our lives, the dread of having our ship and cargo destroyed was enough to make us anxious.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
precisely as stated
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we were coasting along, a hill appeared in sight, early in the morning, the summit thickly surrounded by clouds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Fortunately the wind fell, and by keeping look-outs at each fore-yard-arm and at the mast-head, we were able to perceive the dangers with which we were surrounded before we ran on any of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As this nightcap of vapours cleared away, a remarkable cone was exposed to view, the base covered with the richest vegetation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon after this we got so entangled among clusters of rocky islands and coral reefs that we were very much afraid we should be unable to extricate ourselves, and that our ship would get on shore.
