prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
BoldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
traveling across
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
ExtolsverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊlz/
third-person singular of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading Nothing was spoken of but Greenland and its settlements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was spoken of but Greenland and its settlements.
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 Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was spoken of but Greenland and its settlements.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
ReferencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
not often
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Nothing was spoken of but Greenland and its settlements.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Nothing was spoken of but Greenland and its settlements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reference was seldom made to the places already visited, but those we expected to see were discussed, and stories told of previous experiences there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading |We were now crossing Davis Straits and felt that the whaling voyage had fairly begun.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading "The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own;
