used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
ADMIRALnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
(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 This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
the lower side of anything
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
make calm or still
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
CICEROnounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
common-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
corvettenounUS /kɔːrˈvet/
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
DEFUNCTadjectiveUS /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
no longer in force or use; inactive
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
divisible by two
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
filip
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From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
FIRMA
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From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
and nothing more
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
profoundest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
SLOOPnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
TERRA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A gale sprung up now and then, but they only tended to give a filip to the common-place incidents recorded in the log.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Willis was a prey to violent emotions; and so it often happens, in the midst of the profoundest calm, storms often rage in the heart of man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This quietude was not, however, enjoyed by all the persons on board.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The corvette, notwithstanding the multitude of British cruisers scattered about the ocean, and the other dangers that beset her, held on the even tenor of her way.
WILLISnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
but in spite of that
From this reading WILLIS FALLS IN WITH THE SLOOP ON TERRA FIRMA, INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, AS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED--ADMIRAL CICERO--THE DEFUNCT NOT YET DEAD.
