used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
anew
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
(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 THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
hatchesnounUS /ˈhætʃɪz/
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
the act of departing
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
the force of workers available
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
quartered
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From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
with low volume
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
SHORESnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
slushverbUS /slʌʃ/
make a splashing sound
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
in the near future
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
squalidnessnoun
sordid dirtiness
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
possessing sweep
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then someone, growling and stumbling through the darkness, lit a slush lantern, dangling from a blackened beam, its faint flicker barely discernible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The hole became foul and sickening, men tossing and groaning in their uneasy sleep, or prowling about seeking some measure of comfort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
upliftverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE SHORES OF VIRGINIA I rested quietly in my berth for a long time, staring blankly up at the dark deck above, unable to sleep, and endeavoring to figure out the true meaning of all these occurrences.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It began to rain, torrents sweeping the planks overhead, while vivid flashes of lightning illumined the open hatch, before it could be hastily closed, revealing the squalidness of the interior in which we were quartered.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was no severe wind accompanying the storm, and the flurry of rain soon swept by, leaving an ugly swell behind, but enabling the guard to again uplift the hatches.
