used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
albatrossesnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːsɪz/
plural of “albatross” — (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
(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 Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
dog-watch
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From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
flying-fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
and nothing more
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
not any; not one
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
the middle of the day
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
only a very short time before
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
sea-gulls
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From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
transport commercially
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They stood slowly away to the north-east along the coast of Brazil.
in the direction of
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
ventedadjectiveUS /ˈventɪd/
supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
look attentively
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
at the time that
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
which person or people
From this reading They scarcely made five knots in the watch, and the heat during the greater part of the day was unbearable--as unbearable almost as the captain's temper, which showed no signs of improvement, and which vented itself in a systematic grinding of the crew, who, Captain Beck declared, were getting into intolerable habits of idleness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every morning, towards the end of the dog-watch, when the sun rose in its gorgeous majesty from the sea, there came a refreshing breeze off the land, bringing with it the perfume of a thousand aromatic herbs; albatrosses and sea-gulls circled round the ship; flying-fish were to be seen in shoals; and all nature, animate and inanimate, seemed to be freshened for the time into activity and life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Strange things occurred on board just at this time, which, taken in connection with the captain's mood, produced an uncomfortable feeling that there was some evil influence at work by which both the ship and the captain were possessed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But gradually the breeze would become warmer and lighter, and then die away altogether, so that before noon the sails would hang flapping against the mast.
