used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
Bideford
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From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
placed crosswise
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
at any time
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
brought together in one place
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
gibbousadjective
characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
Graysand
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From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
land-mist
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From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
on one occasion
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
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 And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
for a short time
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
slumberers
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From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
Stauncy
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From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
not in physical motion
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
Tawnoun
the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
Tonidge
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From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sarah Arm was as smart a little brig as ever crossed Bideford Bar.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
at the time that
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A light haze had gathered over the waters, but the gibbous moon, which still rode high in the heavens, shone brightly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She lay in the Pool that night with her head seaward, dividing the flowing tide as though she were rushing through it, and rising to the gentle swell with a seeming impatience to be gone.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And shortly after midnight the word was given to weigh anchor and shake out the sails; and James Stauncy once more bade farewell to the Tonidge and the Taw.
but in spite of that
From this reading In queenly majesty she looked down on that quiet scene, watching over unconscious slumberers; and though little of the landscape could be seen as the vessel passed Graysand, yet, when she had cleared the bar, the land-mist was left behind, and the bay, distinctly traceable, sparkled everywhere with silvery brightness.
