used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
in addition
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
anchorsnounUS /ˈæŋkərz/
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
BalloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
barre
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From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
cause to be bored
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
Caudebec
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From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
culminateverbUS /ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/
end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
divisible by two
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
at any time
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
apart from; not including
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
funnel-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of a funnel
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
quidnuncs
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From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
move upward
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
the season of growth
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
steeling
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From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading High tide—Seine pilot—To bed—Terrible scene—A tumble in—In the swell—Novel steeling—The Empress—Puzzled—Night thoughts—The Start—A draft on the deck—Balloon jib—On the deep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
at the time that
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the Seine there is a tide phenomenon, called the _barre_, as in English rivers the _bore_, which, when not provided for, is very dangerous, especially at spring tides.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The news of this coming wonder spread over France, and there being then a lull in Europe as to revolutions, &c. (except, of course, the perennial revolution in Spain), the _quidnuncs_ of the provinces had to run to the coast for an excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On a former occasion when I happened to be in this neighbourhood, a high tide had been truly predicted by astronomers, which would culminate at the little town of Caudebec on the Seine, but would also rise higher than ever known before on all the adjacent coasts.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The water then rushes up the narrowing funnel-shaped estuary, in a broad and swelling wave, sometimes four feet high, and this will sweep off even large vessels from their anchors, and it causes many wrecks.
