used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
Ariel
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From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
completely unclothed
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
Borroughcliffe
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From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
CoffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading _Collins_.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
set up or found
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
GripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
LiftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
engage in
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
not any; not one
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
have in common
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
male cat
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was a resolution much easier formed by the honest seaman than executed, in his present situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
at the time that
From this reading It is certain that Tom Coffin had devised no settled plan of operations, when he issued from the apartment of Borroughcliffe, if we except a most resolute determination to make the best of his way to the Ariel, and to share her fate, let it be either to sink or swim.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
which person or people
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Whilst vengeance, in the lurid air, Lifts her red arm, exposed and bare-- Who, Fear, this ghastly train can see; And look not madly wild, like thee!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have found it less difficult to extricate a vessel from the dangerous shoals of the “Devil's Grip,” than to thread the mazes of the labyrinth of passages, galleries, and apartments, in which he found himself involved.
