used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
ABACKadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading TAKEN ABACK!
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
divisible by two
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
set up or found
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
full of life and energy
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
uttered with a trill
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
transport commercially
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
smoke-coloured
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From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading TAKEN ABACK!
tempests
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From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
having come into contact
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
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 From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the aspect of the sea, it was evident that the ship had got into water which had not been touched by the gale of the morning--of such narrow proportions sometimes are the tempests which sweep the ocean.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
which person or people
From this reading The wind being aft, the ship sailed on an even keel, to the great comfort of the passengers, who found the inclined decks intolerable.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At five o’clock the wind was south-east; a fresh breeze, with a lively sea and a cloudy sky.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Away northwards, whither the clouds were rolling, there loomed a long, low, smoke-coloured bank of cloud or fog, so exactly resembling a coast seen from a distance that the passengers were deceived, and some of them called out that yonder was land!
