used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
anew
From this reading Let me explain: I again grew quite calm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
make calm or still
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
deem to be
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Let me explain: I again grew quite calm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
a long fixed look
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Let me explain: I again grew quite calm.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me explain: I again grew quite calm.
held up in the air
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
roused to anger
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me explain: I again grew quite calm.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
a particular point in time
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
and nothing more
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
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 This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I lifted my eyes to Maria, I met her gaze.
a just detectable amount
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
at the time that
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the only moment of that happy day when my ocean became overcast with heavy clouds, as tangled as the beard of "Mad King Lear," while a wild wind shook the sails of my schooner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was bright and calm, like the sky above us--and the wild wind disappeared without trace, bearing away with it fragments of the darkness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I do not know whether you understand these sea comparisons, which I consider quite inadequate.
