used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
anew
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
(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 "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
Ashkirk
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From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
Atropus
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From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
for the reason that
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
CASTAWAYSnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
FirthnounUS /fɜːrθ/
English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960)
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
fresheningverbUS /ˈfreʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
how
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From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
longevitynounUS /lɔːnˈdʒevəti/
duration of service
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
lug-sail
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From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
come together
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
and nothing more
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
plaguedverbUS /pleɪɡd/
past form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
ProlongsverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
shearsnounUS /ʃiːrz/
large scissors with strong blades
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
not in physical motion
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
SurviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
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 "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boat of the Inch was left behind; for unwilling to run the risk of being carried out to sea, its crew gave up the pursuit in despair.
precisely as stated
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading We have related how the Earl of Ashkirk, as the only means of avoiding death or recapture, had spread the lug-sail of his boat to the western breeze, and was borne down the Firth of Forth.
at the time that
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
a Caucasian
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Tis very certain the desire of life Prolongs it: this is obvious to physicians, When patients, neither plagued with friends nor wife, Survive through very desperate conditions, Because they still can hope, nor shines the knife, Near shears of Atropus before their visions: Despair of all recovery spoils longevity, And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity."--BYRON.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The gale was freshening, and it blew the white foam from the waves, as they rose and fell, and rose again in rapid succession, as if to meet the sharp prow of the boat, which shot through them like an arrow through a wreath of smoke.
