used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
anew
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
in addition
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
ClownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Clown in Twelfth Night.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
I'll
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From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clown in Twelfth Night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Clown in Twelfth Night.
not any; not one
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
term of address for a man
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading Clown in Twelfth Night.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Experience has also shown that a storm is more destructive, at or near its place of actual commencement, than at that whence it may seem to come.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although it is contrary to the apparent evidence of our senses, there is no truth more certain than that the course of most gales of wind comes from the leeward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The effects of a tempest shall be felt, for hours, at a point that is seemingly near its termination, before they are witnessed at another, that appears to be nearer its source.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “—I am gone, sir And, anon, sir, I’ll be with you again.”
