used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
(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 main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
Bon-Citoyen
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From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
cause to be bored
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
Chabot
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From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
double-reefed
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From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
entombs
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From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
fore-sail
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From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
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 Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
most important element
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
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 Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
a particular point in time
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
with speed
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Too young to be sad, or reflect long on serious things, the young commander, shaking off the feeling of depression that had for a moment come over him, returned upon deck.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
precisely as stated
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
war-like
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From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before midnight they were under a double-reefed topsail, and double-reefed mainsail and fore-sail; the schooner was then put about, with her head to the nor’-nor’-east.
at the time that
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The fog was still thick, but the wind was rapidly increasing, and so was the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The main cabin of the Bon-Citoyen was, though not very large, extremely comfortable, and bore a very war-like aspect, the panels and sides all being covered with various small arms arranged in fanciful devices.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young as he was, and a midshipman, Thornton could not help reflecting on the uncertainty of life, when he recollected that a few hours back the cabin had been tenanted by Captain Victor Chabot, in full life and vigour, and now, thought our hero, he lies at the bottom of that vast expanse of ocean that entombs so many thousands.
