used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
in addition
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
being joined in close association
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
CASTORnounUS /ˈkæstər/
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
carefully weighed
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
divisible by two
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
javelins
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From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
night-watches
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From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
the local environment
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
POLLUXnounUS /ˈpɑːləks/
the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have seen, during the night-watches of the soldiers, a luminous appearance, like a star, attached to the javelins on the ramparts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading When there are two of them they are considered auspicious, and are thought to predict a prosperous voyage, as it is said that they drive away that dreadful and terrific meteor named Helena.
at the time that
From this reading When they occur singly they are mischievous, so as even to sink the vessels, and if they strike on the lower part of the keel, setting them on fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OF THE STARS WHICH ARE NAMED CASTOR AND POLLUX.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
yard-arms
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From this reading They also settle on the yard-arms and other parts of ships while sailing, producing a kind of vocal sound, like that of birds flitting about.
