Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

later than; following

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

(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 There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

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

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

confined by bonds

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

lacking funds

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

demanding attention

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

go on board

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

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

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

cause fear in

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

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

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

depressingly dark

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

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

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

a quantity that is added

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

according to the clock

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

the local environment

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

a human being

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

very great or intense

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

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

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

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

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

up to a particular time

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The scene was enough to frighten a person of greater courage than I possessed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to embark--as I then imagined, for foreign parts; and the idea made my heart bound for joy.

have a certain weight

From this reading In a few days we embarked on board a small sloop, at about four o'clock in the afternoon, and in an hour after got under weigh.

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

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

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

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

at the time that

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

during the time that

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When the sun had retired to his western chamber, the sky looked gloomy, and indicated wind; and, in another hour, there arose so terrific a gale, that we were obliged to put the tarpaulins over the hatches, to protect us against the large seas which broke over us.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were soldiers crying--women screaming--children squalling--sailors swearing--the storm all the while continuing to increase, until at length it blew a perfect hurricane; the rain came down in torrents, and the vivid lightning's flash exhibited the fear depicted on every countenance.