used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I soon obtained a view of them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
set up or found
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
for more time
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I soon obtained a view of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
the act of punishing
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
with speed
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
ruffians
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From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
in the near future
From this reading I soon obtained a view of them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I soon obtained a view of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading They had lowered the sail, and were tossing madly about on the waves.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of course, the craft was no longer under control, if it had been since the rogues embarked in her, and she appeared to be drifting rapidly toward the land.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I soon obtained a view of them.
Waddie's
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From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading My first solicitude was in regard to the ruffians in Waddie’s boat; for, whatever they deserved in the way of punishment, it was terrible to think of their being engulfed in the raging waters.
at the time that
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When I ran the _Belle_ out of the little inlet in which I had moored her I found that the wind had been increasing, and the waves were really quite savage.
