used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
anew
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
cleavesverbUS /kliːvz/
third-person singular of “cleave” — separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
hugestadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːdʒəst/
superlative of “huge” — unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
ineffablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
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 If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
luckieradjectiveUS /ˈlʌkiər/
comparative of “lucky” — occurring by chance
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
move hurridly
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Down below the luxurious passengers live in their fine hotel, and the luckier ones are quite happy and ineffably comfortable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If a sunny day breaks, then the pallid battalions in the steerage come up to the air, and the ship's deck is like a long animated street.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
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 The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The wild rush from one border of the ocean to the other goes on for a few days and nights, and the tremendous structure of steel cleaves the hugest waves as though they were but clouds.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Perhaps the owners reckon the cargo in the hold as being worth more than the human burden; but of course opinions differ.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet again--a great vessel plunges away to sea bearing a precious freight of some one thousand souls.
