fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
the act of burning something
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
without doubt or question
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading So the dread alarm, “Fire!
divisible by two
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
lifeboatsnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊts/
plural of “lifeboat” — a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
roused to anger
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
mid-ocean
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From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
onsetnounUS /ˈɑːnset/
the beginning or early stages
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
move hurridly
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
transport commercially
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fire had gained such headway before it was discovered that its progress could not be checked.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
express in words
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the first moment it was evident that the ship was doomed.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Of the horrors that attended the burning of the _Atlanta_ in mid-ocean that September night none could clearly tell, not even the survivors, so sudden had been the alarm, so terrible the onset of the leaping flames, so wild the ferocity of almost every one as they fought over the lifeboats, forgetting honor and chivalry in the mad rush for continued existence.
