used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
abatementnounUS /əˈbeɪtmənt/
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
deck-gear
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From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
FLOATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
set up or found
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
Hartog
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From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
Maire
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From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
absolutely essential
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
transport commercially
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
in the near future
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
at the time that
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Owing to the sun being obscured, it was impossible to ascertain our whereabouts, but Hartog reckoned we had passed through the Straits set down on an early chart as named after Le Maire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This made it necessary for us to effect repairs, and while so engaged we continued to run before the wind to the south.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The storm lasted for more than a week without abatement, and during this time we covered many leagues of sea.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE FLOATING ISLAND Soon after leaving the islands of the South Seas we encountered heavy weather, a tempest, the worst we had experienced, driving us before it to the south.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for skilful handling we would have lost our ship, so prolonged was the gale, and when, at length, the weather moderated, we found that much damage had been done to our rigging and deck-gear.
