used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
arcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
Esmo
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From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
usually; as a rule
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
hemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
a message received and understood
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
for more time
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
engage in
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
come into possession of
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
a male human offspring
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading An hour after sunrise next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As this was the summer of the northern hemisphere, we should thus enjoy a longer day, and should not suffer from the change of climate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading We embarked on a gulf running generally from east to west, about midway between the northern tropic and the arctic circle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Esmo, his son, and our host accompanied us to the vessel in which we were to make the principal part of our journey.
which person or people
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were received by an officer of the royal Court, who was to accompany us during the rest of our journey, and from whom, Esmo assured me, I might obtain the fullest information regarding the various objects of interest, to visit which we had adopted an unusual and circuitous course.
