used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
accelerationnounUS /ˌækselərˈeɪʃən/
an increase in rate of change
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
at or in the front
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
eagerly desirous
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
cable'snounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
possessive form of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
without stop or interruption
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
without deviation
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
at any time
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
immediately past
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
for more time
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
become covered with mist
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
a particular point in time
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
not any; not one
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
pooped
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From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
seethed
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From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
in the near future
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
move hurridly
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
not in physical motion
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
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 To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To add to my anxiety, it still continued thick as ever, rendering it utterly impossible to see above a cable's length, or two at the utmost, on any side of us.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
in or at the place that
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading So anxious did I at last become, that I was on the point of resigning the helm to Bob, that I might go below to consult the chart, and ascertain as nearly as I could our exact position, when suddenly, directly ahead, appeared a wild waste of boiling foaming surf, swirling, seething, and leaping high in the air, where it became instantly dissipated in the form of a dense driving mist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The effect of the exhibition of this mere shred of canvas was such a material acceleration of speed that we were no longer in any great danger of being "pooped;" but, on the other hand, we were now rushing with the greater impetuosity down upon the dangers which, I had too much reason to fear, awaited us ahead.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Indeed, I had abundant confirmation of these fears within the next half-hour, for we soon afterwards dashed past an extensive reef--over which the sea boiled and seethed with terrific violence--at so short a distance that, but for our slight alteration of course when the foresail was set, we must have plunged headlong upon it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It almost set itself, and by Bob's careful management it was filled and drawing without a single flap, which would at that moment have insured its destruction.
