used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
cauldronnounUS /ˈkɑːldrən/
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
gyrationsnounUS /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “gyration” — a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
INGESTRIE
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From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
hear with intention
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
roused to anger
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
not any; not one
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
and nothing more
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
RESCUESnounUS /ˈreskjuːz/
plural of “rescue” — recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
transport commercially
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
SHIPWRECKED
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From this reading MARK INGESTRIE RESCUES A SHIPWRECKED MAN.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
stoutest
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From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
a special situation
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
unmanverb
cause to lose one's nerve
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Language is too weak to paint the feelings of such a conjunction of circumstances.
(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 The scene now upon the beach at Brighton was one of the most exciting that can well be imagined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
which person or people
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It is so hopeless a thing to stand upon the shore, and listen to the wind roaring in its fury, and to see the waves dashing in mad gyrations hither and thither, while a few frail and creaking timbers only keep some poor mortals from sinking into the sea, which, like a seething cauldron, seems ready to devour them, that it is enough to unman the stoutest heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one who has not stood upon a beach under such circumstances, and seen a brave ship battling with the waters, can have any real idea of it.
