Chapter IV

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From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

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From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

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From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

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From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

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From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

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 Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

the force of workers available

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

preside over

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

absolutely essential

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

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From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

except for; apart from

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

transport commercially

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

carry out

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nothing material occurred till the 10th of September.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the morning of that day it blew hard from the south, and the ship was reduced to close reefed topsails; about three in the afternoon, the gale increased to such a degree that it became necessary to take in the fore and mizen topsails.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We left Kamschatka on the 8th of August, and proceeded on our voyage to the northwest coast of America.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Departure from Kamschatka--Shipwrecked on a reef of rocks, on the northwest coast of America--Author, with the rest of the crew, save themselves by the long boat--Are drifted on an island--Transactions upon the island--Prepare to build a vessel.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Whilst the men were on the yards, they discovered land off the lee bow, distant about five or six leagues; we conjectured it to be that part of the continent called Aliaska; the ship’s course was immediately altered from N. E. to E. and the weather proving more moderate in the evening, stood on, close hauled, but did not set more sail.