used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
being joined in close association
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
condignadjective
fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
MinknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
oscillatedverbUS /ˈɑːsəleɪtəd/
past form of “oscillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
pendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the act of punishing
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
shelveverbUS /ʃelv/
hold back to a later time
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
Simpson'snounUS /ˈsɪmpsənz/
possessive form of “simpson” — United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
express in speech
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
teeterverbUS /ˈtiːtər/
move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
Violetta
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From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their cries were heard above the tumult.
at the time that
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They clung to the landward rail, which went up and down like a teeter, or a ducking stool, regular as a pendulum, terrific, but distressing.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading Moreover, she was now on a windward shore, the waves of considerable height and force, and, being balanced, so to speak, on her keel, she oscillated, descending now on this side toward the shore, now on that side away from me, through an arc of some forty degrees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The situation I beheld with mingled emotions, both soothed and lacerated, soothed on account of Professor Simpson's condign punishment, lacerated on account of Mrs. Mink.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading |WHEN I reached the place, the prow of the _Violetta_ had already run aground, and the stern had swung about, dragging the attached tree trunks after it, so that the yacht lay in something like its former position, parallel to the shore, but further off, the shelve being here more gradual.
