used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
make calm or still
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
to a considerable degree
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
I'd
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From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
Joe
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From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
carry out
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
to-day
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From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading “Looks like a nasty day outside,” remarked George Warren.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Inside the snug harbour the water was calm, but, looking out beyond on the bay, they could see its surface broken already into big waves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
at the time that
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I’d hate to stay here another whole day,” said Joe.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder whether we ought to lie in here to-day, or take the chance of clearing the foot of the island before it gets heavier.”
but in spite of that
From this reading When they awoke next morning the wind was blowing heavily from the northwest, and, while the sun was as yet shining brightly, the sky was darkened here and there with banks of clouds, which moved with great rapidity, driven by violent currents.
