used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
cable'snounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
possessive form of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
how
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From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
Jenks
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From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
a particular point in time
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
the middle of the day
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
recurring again and again
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
in the near future
From this reading Being in good condition, he soon recovered his physical powers.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
Theresaea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Fierce emotions are necessarily transient, but for the hour they exhaust the psychic capacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Seneca tells how the island of Theresaea arose in a moment from the sea, thereby astounding ancient mariners, as well it might.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Had this manifestation been repeated within a cable's length from the reef, Jenks was in mood to accept it as befitting the new order of things.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sailor had gone through such mental stress before it was yet noon that he was benumbed, wholly incapable of further sensation.
