used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
imminencenounUS /ˈɪmənəns/
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
shallop
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From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had to be borne to the shallop in the arms of a mariner.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “The Duchess was nearly drowned; but partly through her own struggles, partly by the exertions of the seamen, she got to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duchess determined to risk the attempt.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
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 Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Such was the violence of the wind and waves, that he faltered, lost his foothold, and let his precious burden fall into the sea.
