used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
Biscay
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From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the act of breaking something
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
Circassiannoun
a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
GALEnounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
Ingram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
go across or through
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The captain, who had remained on deck, sent down for the chief mate.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall pass over the voyage, confining ourselves to a description of the catastrophe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was during a gale from the north-west, which had continued for three days, and by which the _Circassian_ had been driven into the Bay of Biscay, that, at about twelve o'clock at night, a slight lull was perceptible.
which person or people
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
whomsoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE GALE Those who, standing on the pier, had witnessed the proud bearing of the _Circassian_ as she gave her canvas to the winds, little contemplated her fate: still less did those on board; for confidence is the characteristic of seamen, and they have the happy talent of imparting their confidence to whomsoever may be in their company.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading 'Oswald,' said Captain Ingram, 'the gale is breaking, and I think before morning we shall have had the worst of it.
