used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
(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 The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
put or send forth
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
coilingadjectiveUS /ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
in the shape of a coil
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
in a serious manner
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
floenounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
a long fixed look
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
line-manager
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From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
on one occasion
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
cut with a saw
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
express in words
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
only a very short time before
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
transport commercially
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The anxious expression his countenance instantly assumed alarmed me; and, though he at once resumed his task of coiling away the lines, I saw that all was not right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He said nothing; but I saw him look up, and, after glancing around for some moments, put his hand over his brow, and gaze earnestly forth in the direction the ship had gone.
precisely as stated
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
at the time that
From this reading I need scarcely say that I felt a very natural alarm, when I discovered that she was almost hull down.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading I then cast my eyes seaward, to see whereabouts the ship was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
which person or people
From this reading Andrew, who was line-manager in the boat to which I belonged, was the first to observe it, as we were assembled on the floe busily engaged in hauling in the lines.
