used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
(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 The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
Cymbeline
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From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
elucidateverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪt/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
set up or found
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
a long fixed look
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
for this reason
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
and nothing more
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene 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 The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
not any; not one
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
except for; apart from
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
transport commercially
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
in the near future
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
carry out
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Cymbeline_ The recent gust had not passed more fearfully and suddenly over the ship, than the scene just related.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading But the smiling aspect of the tranquil sky, and bright sun of the Caribbean sea, found no parallel in the horrors that succeeded the combat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Take him hence; The whole world shall not save him.”
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The momentary confusion which accompanied the fall of Scipio soon disappeared, and Wilder was left to gaze on the wreck of all the boasted powers of his cruiser, and on that waste of human life, which had been the attendants of the struggle.
