21st
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From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
the act of departing
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "WE WERE THE FIRST."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
Halbrane
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From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
of the present time and place
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
Jane
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From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
Len
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WE WERE THE FIRST."
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two days later not one of the survivors from the two schooners, the _Jane_ and the _Halbrane_, remained upon any coast of the Antarctic region.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the _Jane_ was for an immediate departure, and Captain Len Guy was not opposed to it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE WERE THE FIRST."
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WE WERE THE FIRST."
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 21st of February, at six o'clock in the morning, the boat, with us all (we numbered thirteen) in it, left the little creek and doubled the point of Halbrane Land.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the previous day we had fully and finally debated the question of our departure, with the understanding that if it were settled in the affirmative, we should start without delay.
