adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
Biscay
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From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
Finisterre
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From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
haled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
Leigh's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
Lionel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
SPANIARDnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
SwallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
weatheredadjectiveUS /ˈweðərd/
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SPANIARD The Swallow, having passed through a gale in the Bay of Biscay—a gale which she weathered like the surprisingly steady old tub she was—rounded Cape Finisterre and so emerged from tempest into peace, from leaden skies and mountainous seas into a sunny azure calm.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But the wind had been stronger than his intentions, and he had been compelled to run before it and to head to southward until its fury should abate.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like a sudden transition from winter into spring, and she ran along now, close hauled to the soft easterly breeze, with a gentle list to port.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It had never been Master Leigh’s intent to have got so far as this without coming to an understanding with his prisoner.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus it fell out—and all marvellously to Master Lionel’s advantage, as you shall see—that the skipper was forced to wait until they stood along the coast of Portugal—but well out to sea, for the coast of Portugal was none too healthy just then to English seamen—before commanding Sir Oliver to be haled into his presence.
