used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
BREAKERSnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
make calm or still
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
clamors
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From this reading Now, he heard the clamors of despair, voiced in the shrieking of the gale.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
crooned
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From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
the first light of day
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Now, he heard the clamors of despair, voiced in the shrieking of the gale.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
divisible by two
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
at any time
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Now, he heard the clamors of despair, voiced in the shrieking of the gale.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
death of a person
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
Ichabod
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From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
immediately past
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
roused to anger
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Now, he heard the clamors of despair, voiced in the shrieking of the gale.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
surgesnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
communicated in words
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Now, he heard the clamors of despair, voiced in the shrieking of the gale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He tossed uneasily upon his bed, offering ever and anon a prayer to the God that rules mad waters to have mercy upon those even then fighting a last grim battle with death.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The first gray gleam of dawn showed a tinge of storm red, radiant and calm above the wildly tossing surges of the sea.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading AMONG THE BREAKERS Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Now, his mind was filled with a memory of last frantic cries uttered by men, women and children as their clinging hold was loosed from the derelict, the sturdy frame of which he had heard strike on the rocks, as she went to her grave in the sea.
