used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Good evening, boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Good evening, boys.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good evening, boys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
INDIAMANnoun
a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
immediately past
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
something that is lost
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
not any; not one
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
express in words
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The strife of the elements is in deed as strong, but the angry passions of man--more dreadful than the fiercest storm--form no part of the tale.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
to-night
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From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
WINTERTON
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From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE LOSS OF THE WINTERTON EAST INDIAMAN.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading I have "a long yarn to spin" to-night, as the sailors say; though fortunately it contains fewer horrors than that of last evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am glad to see you so early.
