used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a sail was in sight.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
(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 spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
Bocca
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From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
del
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From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
psychological suffering
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a sail was in sight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Not a sail was in sight.
except for; apart from
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
transport commercially
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Not a sail was in sight.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distant boom of a gun, however, signaled that a ship was in distress, and that a pilot was required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
Ventura
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From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In such a night as this, it was evident that nothing short of a miracle could save the luckless vessel from being dashed to pieces.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a sail was in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
belonging to which person
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of the violence of the tempest, the whole population of Bocca del Rio were assembled on the beach, and all eyes were fixed on the boiling sheet of foam, whose phosphorescent light contrasted strongly with the deep black of the heavens above.
Wreckers
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From this reading The Wreckers.--Narrow Escape of Ventura.
