used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
(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 IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
engulfs
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From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
at any time
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
lucklessly
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From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
MAELSTROMnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading THE MAELSTROM.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
not any; not one
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
on one occasion
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
move upward
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Once within the fatal attraction, it is inevitably absorbed and carried down, and beaten to pieces against the rocks below.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
sea-going
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From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
transport commercially
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
stoutest
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From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAELSTROM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
vortexnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
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 Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At certain states of the tide, we are told, this whirlpool is no whirlpool, but a tranquil though deceitful sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Gradually, however, as the tide changes, the waves rise high, their circular movement commences, and woe then to the stoutest ship ever built, if driven by the winds, or lucklessly steered near the outer circumference of its vortex.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN some part of the world, no matter where, is said to be a terrible whirlpool, which engulfs all sea-going craft which come within its influence.
