used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
(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 Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
from appearances alone
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
CatamarannounUS /ˌkætəmərˈæn/
a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
embarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
ten 10s
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
for more time
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
engage in
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
not any; not one
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
others
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From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
having a supporting base
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The surprise they had at first felt was now changed into terror.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the part of the latter there was no longer any astonishment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The occupants of the great raft were infinitely more astonished than those of the _Catamaran_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Scarce a hundred yards astern was the larger embarkation,--supporting its score of dark forms,--some seated, and straining at the oars,--some steering,--others attending to the sail; and one or two standing by the head, shouting directions to the rest,--all apparently in wonder at the tableau thus suddenly disclosed, and uncertain what to make of it, or what course to pursue!
