Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

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From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

(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 Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

react verbally

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

provide with a joint

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

push one's way

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The ship was now motionless from the weight of water in her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

not in physical motion

From this reading The ship was now motionless from the weight of water in her.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The ship was now motionless from the weight of water in her.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

operate an airplane

From this reading The pilot set all the sails with skill.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

done under pressure

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The pilot set all the sails with skill.

except for; apart from

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

only a very short time before

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The pilot set all the sails with skill.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship was now motionless from the weight of water in her.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The pilot set all the sails with skill.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

in the near future

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

carry out

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Get the skiff out, or the barge, O Prince Arnoldo, and take the things you value most with you, before these cruel waves swallow up all!"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

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 answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

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 _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The ship was now motionless from the weight of water in her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

in or at the place that

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Wherein is given an account of what two Soldiers did, and how Periander and Auristella were separated._ To which cries, replied the prince Arnoldo, "How is this, O learned Maurice? where are these waters which overwhelm us? where the waves that assail us?"

which person or people

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The answer was given by a sailor, who rushed on deck with gestures of terror, water running from his mouth and eyes, and in affrighted and scarcely articulate accents, exclaimed, "The ship's sides are opening everywhere; the sea is rushing in fast--you will soon see it cover the deck! let every man see to his safety, and look best how to save his life.