used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
Bonadventure
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From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
close-reefed
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From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
ConfidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
to come or go into
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
divisible by two
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
Forwardnessnoun
offensive boldness and assertiveness
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
a single distinct event
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
NegativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
Pencroft
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From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
express in words
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
not often
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
transport commercially
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
in the near future
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
move hurridly
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being seldom mistaken in his prognostications.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
topsails
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From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
at the time that
From this reading Now, as it was nearly six o'clock when the _Bonadventure_ reached the gulf, and as at that moment the tide turned, it was impossible to enter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They were therefore compelled to stand off, for even if he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the mouth of the Mercy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A Night at Sea -- Shark Gulf -- Confidences -- Preparations for Winter -- Forwardness of the bad Season -- Severe Cold -- Work in the Interior -- In six Months -- A photographic Negative -- Unexpected Incident.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The wind rose, and from a fresh breeze it soon increased to a regular gale; that is to say, it acquired a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour, before which a ship in the open sea would have run under close-reefed topsails.
