used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
(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 In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
droops
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From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
drowsinessnounUS /ˈdraʊzinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
equinoxnounUS /ˈiːkwənɑːks/
either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
EXTREMESnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
fishing-boat
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From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
come together
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
a particular point in time
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
overspreads
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From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
streamernounUS /ˈstriːmər/
light that streams
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
Syzygies
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From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE STRUGGLE I EXTREMES MEET Nothing is more threatening than a late equinox.
very small
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading That vast perpetual movement ceases; a sort of drowsiness and languor overspreads it; and it seems weary and about to rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
at the time that
From this reading In all seasons, but particularly at the epoch of the Syzygies, at the moment when least expected, the sea sometimes becomes singularly tranquil.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The appearance of the sea presents a strange phenomenon, resulting from what may be called the arrival of the ocean winds.
