Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

later than; following

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

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From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

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From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

greatly pleased

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

take exception to

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

moving swiftly

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

set up or found

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

provoking horror

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

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From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

plural of “hurricane” — a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

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 The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

on one occasion

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

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From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

transport commercially

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

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From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

in the direction of

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading These isles are frequently visited by hurricanes, and are celebrated for shipwrecks.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

in or at the place that

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is here that Shakespeare has placed the exciting scene of his drama, _The Tempest_, in which Ariel and Caliban dispute for the empire of the floods.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SULLIVAN ISLAND CHANNEL Two days after the meeting with the _Iroquois_, the _Dolphin_ found herself abreast of the Bermudas, where she was assailed by a violent squall.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The squall was frightful; James Playfair thought once of running for one of the Bermudas, where the English had a military post: it would have been a sad waste of time, and therefore especially to be regretted; happily the _Dolphin_ behaved herself wonderfully well in the storm, and, after flying a whole day before the tempest, she was able to resume her course towards the American coast.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But if James Playfair had been pleased with his ship, he had not been less delighted with the young girl's bravery; Miss Halliburtt had passed the worst hours of the storm at his side, and James knew that a profound, imperious, irresistible love had taken possession of his whole being.