4th
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From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
in addition
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
a youthful male person
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
unvarying in nature
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it did, nothing could save her.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If it did, nothing could save her.
dislodgeverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒ/
remove or force out from a position
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
Fauconnaire
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From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
INJUREDadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
KETCHnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
something that is lost
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
march in a procession
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
not any; not one
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If it did, nothing could save her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
RECOVERSverbUS /rɪˈkʌvərz/
third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
except for; apart from
From this reading If it did, nothing could save her.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
shelvedverbUS /ʃelvd/
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
tacklingverbUS /ˈtæklɪŋ/
-ing form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I could go over to her at low water, but could not draw her up higher, as the great rocks shelved out over her to the height of forty or fifty feet, and I had no tackling strong enough to raise her bodily to that awkward altitude; so I hoped and hoped on, but on the 4th of March matters came to a climax.
water-mark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Beside the weather being unpleasant it was also a source of anxiety to me, for I had drawn the "Yellow Boy" upon a ledge of the Fauconnaire, above high water-mark; but now that the sea was in such a terrible rage, I was afraid it should dash over the ledge and dislodge her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading February went out angrily, a heavy sea and a high wind being constant companions, but if February was wild the opening days of March were worse; it blew great guns and was cold also, and was decidedly unpleasant.
WRECKEDadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading ANOTHER TERRIBLE STORM--LOSS OF THE "YELLOW BOY"--A KETCH WRECKED--I RESCUE A MAN FROM THE SEA, BADLY INJURED--HE RECOVERS.
