used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
bosoms
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From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
CleopatranounUS /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/
beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
carefully weighed
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
having made preparations
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
something that is lost
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
profitlessadjective
without profit or reward
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
pulsationnoun
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
to-day
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From this reading “Their preparation is to-day by sea.”
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
visionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Many weeks had now, according to their method of calculation, been entirely lost in the visionary and profitless plans of their chief.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not of a temper to reason on the fatality which had forced the Bristol trader from their toils; it was enough, for their rough natures, that the rich spoil had escaped them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Anthony and Cleopatra._ “Sail, ho!” in the little frequented sea in which the “Rover” lay, was a cry that quickened every dull pulsation in the bosoms of her crew.
which person or people
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without examining for the causes of this loss, as has been already seen, they had been but too well disposed to visit their disappointment on the head of the innocent officer who was charged with the care of a vessel that they already considered a prize.
