used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
anew
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
anchoringverbUS /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
set up or found
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
high-water
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From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
intermixedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪkst/
past form of “intermix” — combine into one
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
long-boat
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From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
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 At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the middle of the day
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
and nothing more
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
QUIBO
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From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
Identical; not different.
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
precisely as stated
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
watering-place
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From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
which person or people
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole island is of a very moderate height, excepting one part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT QUIBO, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE PLACE The next morning after our anchoring, an officer was dispatched on shore to discover the watering-place, who, having found it, returned before noon; and then we sent the long-boat for a load of water, and at the same time we weighed and stood farther in with our ships.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
wooding
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From this reading This island of Quibo is extremely convenient for wooding and watering, since the trees grow close to the high-water mark, and a large rapid stream of fresh water runs over the sandy beach into the sea: so that we were little more than two days in laying in all the wood and water we wanted.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It consists of a continued wood spread all over the whole surface of the country, which preserves its verdure the year round.
½N
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From this reading At two we came again to an anchor in twenty-two fathom, with a rough bottom of gravel intermixed with broken shells, the watering-place now bearing from us N.W.½N. only three-quarters of a mile distant.
