used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
AdriaticnounUS /ˌeɪdriˈætɪk/
an arm of the Mediterranean between Slovenia and Croatia and Montenegro and Albania on the east and Italy on the west
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
(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 Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
characteriseverb
be characteristic of
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
DalmatiannounUS /dælˈmeɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
friths
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From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
head-wind
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From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
provoking horror
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
inletsnounUS /ˈɪnlets/
plural of “inlet” — an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
immediately past
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
Lissa
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From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
mewed
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From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
pobratim
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From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
dependable
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
a state of acute pain
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading A head-wind arose, which first began to shiver amidst the rigging like a human being sick of a fever; then it changed into a slight wailing sound, so that it seemed at times the voice of a suffering child tossing about in its cot unable to find rest.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
at the time that
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
in or at the place that
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon the sun went down behind a huge mass of grey clouds, and night set in when the vessel was about to sail amidst that maze of inlets, straits, channels and friths, which characterise all that part of the Dalmatian coast.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But, though the night was dark and wild, their schooner was strong and stout, and accustomed to weather such heavy seas.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The wind increased, and the sound changed into a howl like the rage of untamed beasts; it was a horrible concert, where serpents hissed, wild cats mewed and lions roared in and out of time and tune; but not without a strange, weird, uncouth harmony.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
YEAR'SnounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW YEAR'S DAY On the last day of the year the _pobratim_ were sailing on the waters of the Adriatic not far from the island of Lissa, now famed in history for its naval wars.
