1865
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From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
arm-chair
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From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
Barry
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From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
put or send forth
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
Emily
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From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
frothnounUS /frɔːθ/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
and nothing more
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
portentnounUS /ˈpɔːrtent/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
with speed
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
transport commercially
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The sharp report of the sunset gun on the little platform on the brow of the hill had just broken the oppressive stillness which preceded the outburst of the tempest.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
in or at the place that
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAST UP BY THE SEA One early autumn evening in 1865 the sun sank dull and coppery behind banks of black clouds which held ominous portent of a coming storm.
a Caucasian
From this reading The old admiral sat in a large arm-chair on the porch leaning his chin upon his cane, peering out toward the horizon where the distant waters already began to crisp and curl in white froth against the blackness beyond.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having carefully secured the piece with the thoroughness of a seaman to whom a loose gun is a potential engine of terrible destruction, Barry ran rapidly down the hill, clambered up on the high poop of the ship, and hauled down the colors.
