used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
(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 navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several reasons for this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
an occurrence of something
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
at a previous time
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
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 To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There are several reasons for this.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
sea-going
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From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several reasons for this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several reasons for this.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are several reasons for this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
precisely as stated
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
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 First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
at the time that
From this reading First, the height of the waves appears far less impressive, when seen from on board an Atlantic steamer, than from any ordinary vessel; for the deck in the case of these steamers is so high, that the spectator, as it were, looks _down_ upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To passengers on board an Atlantic steamer, a storm at sea--that spectacle which has, in former times, been so often described as the most grand and sublime of all the exhibitions which the course of nature presents to man--is divested almost entirely of that imposing magnificence for which it was formerly so renowned.
which person or people
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The navigation of the Atlantic by means of the immense sea-going steamers of the present day, with all its superiority in most respects, is attended with one very serious disadvantage, at least for all romantic people, and those who particularly enjoy what is grand and sublime.
