used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
eagerly desirous
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
from appearances alone
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
Bedford
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From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
bowledverbUS /boʊld/
past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
make calm or still
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
catspaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
Cunha
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From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
doldrumsnounUS /ˈdoʊldrəmz/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
at any time
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
set up or found
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
go away from a place
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
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 Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
on one occasion
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
Shetlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the season of growth
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
stunsails
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Then, once more, she bowled along on her long run to Tristan da Cunha, her next stop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
uneventfullyadverb
in an uneventful manner
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The days passed by uneventfully, but ever with something new or unusual to interest the two boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
accept gladly
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Although the boys had left New Bedford in the autumn, they now found that it was spring south of the equator and the captain explained to them that he hoped to reach the South Shetlands in time to fill up with oil during the short Antarctic summer, and leave for the north before winter set in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking advantage of every catspaw, under a perfect cloud of canvas and with stunsails set, the bark slipped through the calm sea and out of the doldrums into the southern trade winds.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD Apparently Father Neptune was anxious to show his appreciation of the welcome he had received on the _Hector_, for the day after his appearance, a light breeze sprang up.
