used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
(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 "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We arrived in the broad bay of La Paz.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading We arrived in the broad bay of La Paz.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading We arrived in the broad bay of La Paz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
CorteznounUS /kɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
covereth
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From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
the act of giving
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
how
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From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading We arrived in the broad bay of La Paz.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
Paz
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From this reading We arrived in the broad bay of La Paz.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
store-ship
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From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
precisely as stated
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The squadron sailed, and I was ordered to embark in a fine old store-ship, to cross the Sea of Cortez.
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 lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lumbering craft went urging her lazy length through the water, her sails now and then giving a gentle flapping, as if to convince herself they were not asleep, but napping, unlike the indolent sailors beneath their shade.
at the time that
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
which person or people
From this reading "Blessed be he who first invented sleep, for it covereth a man all over like a mantle."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When eyelids have fallen with very grief or weariness, how we may retire within a shell, to live a new peaceful existence, shut out from all the toils and cares of everyday life.
