Chapter XV

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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

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the season when the leaves fall from the trees

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

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plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

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plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

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From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

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true confidential information

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a large number or amount

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

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From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a feeling of intense anger

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a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

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possessive form of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

feelings of extreme heartlessness

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

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From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

a person who enjoys reading

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new

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

not often

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

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From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

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From this reading STORM-STAYED.

of the kind already mentioned

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happening unexpectedly

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waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

possessing sweep

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

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From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

very great or intense

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The death-list of seamen and others, unfortunate enough to be at the gale’s mercy or mercilessness ran well up into the hundreds.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

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which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading It swept the rocky coasts of New England with a power that recent tempests have seldom equaled.

plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Fishing-smacks, merchant craft of stalwart build, and yachts, belated in their return home, were dashed by dozens on the reefs of the Middle and Eastern States, swallowed up by the terrific sea that ran at its highest for days together, or, like empty soap-boxes in surf, were driven to shore.

changed to a yellowish color by age

From this reading Files of newspapers, already yellowed, can give the reader, who cares for details of such events, long accounts of the famous gale that suddenly lashed the western Atlantic to a fury of destruction in the autumn of 188–.