used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
(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 This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
at any time
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
halyards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
HamiltonsnounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
plural of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
Julia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
and nothing more
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
something that is lost
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
luffing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
the force of workers available
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
not any; not one
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
and nothing more
From this reading We lay only one night off the mouth of the Niagara.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
unusual or striking
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
relieve from
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
precisely, exactly
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
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 What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
ScourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
stopperedadjective
(of a container) having a stopper in the opening
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
express a supposition
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
topsail-sheets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
at the time that
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
which person or people
From this reading This much I learned from the men who were brought on board the Julia, who said that their craft was ready, in all respects, for action.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading What was remarkable, the Julia, which could not have been far from the Scourge when we went over, felt no great matter of wind, just luffing up, and shaking her sails, to be rid of it!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I never knew what became of the four Hamiltons that were picked up by the Julia's boat, though I suppose they were put in some other vessel along with their shipmates; nor did I ever learn the particulars of the loss of this schooner, beyond the fact that her topsail-sheets were stoppered, and her halyards racked.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Some seamen have thought this wrong, and some right; but, in my opinion, it made but little difference in such a gust as that which passed over us.
