used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It looked like a far-off craft on fire.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading It looked like a far-off craft on fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It looked like a far-off craft on fire.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Who Goes There?
horizon'snounUS /hərˈaɪzənz/
possessive form of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the reverse in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked like a far-off craft on fire.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
Jarl's
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From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked like a far-off craft on fire.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is the reverse in the morning.
the middle of the day
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
notchesnounUS /ˈnɑːtʃəz/
plural of “notch” — a V-shaped indentation
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading It is the reverse in the morning.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
spars
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From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
spider's
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From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Who Goes There?
having come into contact
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In bright weather at sea, a sail, invisible in the full flood of noon, becomes perceptible toward sunset.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
at the time that
From this reading Jarl’s oar showed sixteen notches on the loom, when one evening, as the expanded sun touched the horizon’s rim, a ship’s uppermost spars were observed, traced like a spider’s web against its crimson disk.
which person or people
From this reading Who Goes There?
