used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
(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 THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
make calm or still
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
traveling across
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
CURRENTSnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
DOLDRUMSnounUS /ˈdoʊldrəmz/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
LOCALadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
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 I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
SHARKSnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
in the near future
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
SOUTHEASTnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I shall never forget the “Doldrums” as long as I live, and the days I spent crossing it.
squallsnounUS /skwɔːlz/
plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
TRADE-WINDS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE “DOLDRUMS”—FIERCE HEAT OF THE SUN—STRONG LOCAL CURRENTS—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—HUGE SHARKS ALL AROUND US.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The northeast trade-winds became less strong as we neared the equator, and soon died away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our happy days in this enchanted region of the Atlantic Ocean were coming to an end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then came a great calm; we had entered that area of the Atlantic which is the dread of the mariner with sailing ships and known under the name of “Doldrums,” a region of calms, baffling winds, and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning.
