13th
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From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
BalaclavanounUS /ˌbɑːlɑːˈklɑːvɑː/
a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
make calm or still
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
something that is lost
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
continue talking
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
quarter-deck
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From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
transport commercially
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
steam-powers
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From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
TornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Most of the officers were on deck, for few felt inclined to turn in; the lieutenants stood near the commander, ready to carry out his orders, while the midshipmen were collected in a group on the quarter-deck.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
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 Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The _Tornado_, exerting her steam-powers to the utmost, was on her way back to Balaclava.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the 13th of November the glass fell; the weather, which had hitherto been calm and sunny, began to change, and there was every indication of a heavy gale.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after sunset a heavy squall struck the ship, followed by fitful gusts, gradually increasing in strength, while the hitherto calm sea was covered with foaming waves, through which the _Tornado_ forced her way.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The commander knew that his safest course would be to run back to Constantinople, but his orders were to proceed to Balaclava without loss of time.
