used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
anew
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
at or in the front
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
(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 Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
confined by bonds
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
traveling across
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
DucklingnounUS /ˈdʌklɪŋ/
flesh of a young domestic duck
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
being one more than seven
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
ten 10s
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
most important element
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
modifyingverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
by chance
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
reefed
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From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
Scilly
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From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
transport commercially
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
move hurridly
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small screw steamer crossing our bows right ahead, possibly hailing from France and bound to the Bristol Channel.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
top-gallant
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From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
topsails
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From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I reckoned that we had made over one hundred and thirty knots during the twelve hours, so that if the gale lasted, we might hope to be clear of the Scilly Isles by next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was on deck again at eight o'clock.
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 Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was still blowing a gale, but the wind had drawn right aft, and though the topsails were kept reefed, Duckling had thought fit to set the main top-gallant sail, and the ship was running bravely.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, though her speed was good, she was rolling abominably; for the wind had not had time to change the course of the waves, and we had now all the disadvantage of a beam sea without the modifying influence over the ship's rolling of a beam wind.
