used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
(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 We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
have
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
emanatesverbUS /ˈeməneɪts/
third-person singular of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
Langdale
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From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
engage in
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
sea-cradle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
carry out
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect, at least, Edward Langdale was not to be gratified that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
vivified
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We could bear a little more rocking of our sea-cradle did we but know that our progress was all the faster.
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 The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The boat did not make three miles an hour through the water, and was obliged to take a good stretch to the westward in order to avoid sands and shoals.
at the time that
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind, it is true, was not exactly adverse; but it was not quite favorable, and, moreover, it was light.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although there can be few things more pleasant to many of the senses with which our dull clay is vivified than to sail over a shining sea under a moonlight sky,--although the feeling of repose which emanates from rapid easy motion is then most sweetly tasted,--yet when we are in haste we would always wish the breeze to be favorable and full.
