used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
put or send forth
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
consigneenoun
the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
set up or found
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
idlers
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From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
interpositionnoun
the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
and nothing more
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
molestationnounUS /ˌmoʊleˈsteɪʃən/
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
held or filled or in use
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
transport commercially
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
in the near future
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
express in speech
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
make steady
From this reading The breeze had come in steady, but far from fresh.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
carry out
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
to't
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From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading _Tempest._ A good deal of the day had been wasted during the time occupied by the scenes just related.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Sending for the pilot, he communicated his determination, and withdrew himself to a part of the deck whence he might take a proper survey of the materials of his new command, and where he might reflect on the unexpected and extraordinary situation in which he found himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So soon, however, as Wilder found himself left without the molestation of idlers from the shore, and the busy interposition of the consignee, he cast his eyes about him, with the intention of immediately submitting the ship to its power.
yarely
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From this reading “Good: Speak to the mariners: Fall to’t yarely, or we run ourselves aground.”
