used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
discomfitures
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From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
ever-changingadjective
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
HALF-ASLEEP
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From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
HALF-AWAKE
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From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
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 The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
smoke-stack
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From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading Never before had he known its sublimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP Few persons find life enjoyable in a great storm at sea, for the discomfitures of mind and body are many.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
wave-swept
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From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
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 When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading The ship's officers and crew are always concerned about the welfare of the passengers and the safety of steamer and cargo.
at the time that
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When the sea was wildest and the deck was wave-swept, he in his safe retreat made sketches of waves and their combinations which he hoped sometime to reproduce on canvas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, Leo, with the instincts of an artist, had stood for hours on the deck, partially sheltered by a smoke-stack, to study wave motions and the ever-changing effects of the ocean.
