used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE AND CATASTROPHE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE VOYAGE AND CATASTROPHE.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
deliverances
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From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
disclosesverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
emanating from God
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
the force of workers available
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
unusual or striking
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The life of a sailor, beyond the lot of most other men, discloses to a reflecting mind an impressive series of divine mercies and judgments.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE AND CATASTROPHE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE AND CATASTROPHE.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The individual by whom the materials of the following narrative were contributed, is himself a sailor; and has borne a prominent part in the painful scenes which are here depicted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a calling so singularly chequered by varying scenes and changing incidents, life is spent amidst remarkable adventures and romantic deliverances, so as to invest its course with an unusual interest, and to crowd its experience with the most solemn and memorable instructions of Heaven.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."
