used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
give encouragement to
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
having the place or position changed
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
draggledadjective
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
set up or found
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
not accessible to view
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
ten 10s
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
long-boat
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From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
long-drawn
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From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
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 “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
the force of workers available
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
Montressor
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From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
transport commercially
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
sigh's
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From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
sleeper's
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From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
at the time that
From this reading It was a glorious summer morning, when the splendor of the sky, the sparkling brightness of the water, the animating bustle on the docks, and in the boats—all conspired to raise and cheer the spirits of the spectator.
in or at the place that
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Her keel hath struck a hidden rock, Her planks are torn asunder, And down comes her mast with a reeling shock, And a hideous crash like thunder Her sails are draggled in the brine, That gladdened late the skies, And her pennant that kissed the fair moonshine, Down many a fathom lies.”—_Wilson._
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Ah! many a dream was in that ship An hour before her death; And thoughts of home with sigh’s disturbed The sleeper’s long-drawn breath.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At ten o’clock Lord Montressor entered the long-boat that was to convey him to the Queen Charlotte, where he found the captain, mate and men all engaged in the hearty work of preparation for getting under way.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading · · · · · A hundred souls in one instant of dread Are hurried over the deck; And fast the miserable ship Becomes a lifeless wreck.
