used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
eagerly desirous
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
exhale hard
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
despoiledadjective
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
diminishingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
Earing
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From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
immediately past
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
a particular point in time
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
move upward
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
be seated
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As the gale decreased the sea began to rise, and the vessel to labour in proportion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
at the time that
From this reading _Shakespeare_ The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions were precipitated from their giddy elevation into the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Then followed two hours of anxious watchfulness on the part of Wilder, during which the whole of his professional knowledge was needed in order to keep the despoiled hull of the Bristol trader from becoming a prey to the greedy waters.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though the wind continued to blow long after this fatal event, it was with a constantly diminishing power.
