used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards 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 Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
a quantity of money
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
becalmedadjectiveUS /bɪˈkɑːmd/
rendered motionless for lack of wind
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
and nothing more
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
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 Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
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 Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
express in speech
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
required or under orders
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
carry out
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
in the direction of
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She was still at some distance when the passengers came on deck to take their usual walk before breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course she excited no small amount of interest, and many opinions were passed as to her character, and to what nation she belonged.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever she was, it was pretty evident that she intended to come and speak us.
at the time that
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As she drew near, carrying the wind along with her, we made her out to be a large black brig, probably, from her appearance, it was supposed, a man-of-war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days after this we lay becalmed on the smooth shining ocean with all our sails flapping against the masts, when just after daybreak a vessel was made out to the eastward, and with a fair though light breeze standing towards us.
