adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The stars came out with marvellous brilliancy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The stars came out with marvellous brilliancy.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
gloominessnoun
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
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From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
illimitableadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The stars came out with marvellous brilliancy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars came out with marvellous brilliancy.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I fancied that I had never seen them appear so bright; but probably the gloominess of my thoughts made them look brighter by contrast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
VainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Vainly I stretched my eyes around the illimitable field of ocean, in hope of discerning some indication of that power whose ships I had been told traversed every sea; but nothing like a vessel was in sight--the mighty waters stretched out like an endless desert on every side.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no sign of man in all this vast space, except our little boat; and in comparison with this space, how insignificant were the two helpless human beings who sat silent and motionless in that boat awaiting their destiny.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I seemed the centre of a glorious system of worlds revolving above me with a calm and tranquil beauty, that appeared to reproach me for giving way to despair in a scene so lovely.
