Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

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From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

causing inconvenience

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

lacking funds

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

a squeaking sound

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the first light of day

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

half the width of an em

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

past form of “heel” — tilt to one side

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

straightened out

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

a particular point in time

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

and nothing more

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

above and across; more than

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

coated with paint

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

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From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

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From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

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From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

a port city in western Turkey

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

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From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

up to a particular time

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The joints of the ship's timbers began to be loosened, creaking and shivering at each fresh shock of the waves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

precisely as stated

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

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 vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

at the time that

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ship, which had taken in a cargo of tanned hides at Stambul, was overtaken, _en route_, by a tempest which drove her upon the coast of Seleucia.

which person or people

From this reading There, in the darkness of the night, she was thrown upon a sand-bank, from which she was unable to extricate herself till morning; and it was only when the land became visible in the early light of dawn that the merchant began to realize the awkward position into which his ship had got, despite Saint Procopius and Saint Demetrius, who were very beautifully painted on both sides of her prow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The vessel had heeled over on one side, and that side of her which lay above the waves was threatened every moment with destruction by the onset of the foaming surf which broke from time to time over the deck, making a pretty havoc of the masts and spars.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading THE SHIPWRECK OF LEONIDAS Now, one fine day, when the worthy Leonidas Argyrocantharides set out from Smyrna on one of his prettiest ships, a vexatious little accident befell him by the way.