used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
chipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
Felipe
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From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
Felix
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From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
log-line
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From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
engage in
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
MAUD
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From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
Ringgold
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From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
SOMERSETS
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From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Felipe kept account of the number of revolutions a minute; and he insisted that the Maud was making her ten knots an hour, and the current might make it a trifle more than that.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE MAUD INCLINED TO TURN SOMERSETS Among other nautical furniture, Captain Ringgold had put an old-fashioned log-line, chip, reel, and second glass on board of the Maud.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
the act of using
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
precisely as stated
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
look attentively
From this reading Captain Scott had been unable to use it during the mid watch for the want of some one to assist him.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After he had changed the course he gave the wheel to Felix, and with the assistance of Morris, Louis, and Don, had heaved the log.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It gave him very nearly ten knots an hour; but he was not confident that his work had been accurate.
