(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
can't
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From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
conundrumnounUS /kəˈnʌndrəm/
a difficult problem
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
don't
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From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
being one more than seven
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
Felix
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From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
how
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From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
pilot-house
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From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Where are we now is the question; and I can't guess the conundrum exactly, for I don't know how fast we have been running during the night," replied Scott.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
STEAMERSnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading This was at eight o'clock on the second morning of the trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the act of using
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
look attentively
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
at the time that
From this reading The captain had his chart table in use when they entered, with Felix at the wheel.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
which person or people
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE TWO STEAMERS "Where are we now, Captain Scott?" asked Louis, who had just finished his breakfast, as he went into the pilot-house to relieve the starboard watch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morris was with him, and he took the wheel according to the programme which had been laid down in the beginning of the voyage.
