21st
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From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE REMNANT.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
(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 These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
well in the past; former
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
increase twofold
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
Halbrane
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From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
the quality of being humane
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
Jane
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From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE REMNANT.
the force of workers available
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
Paracuta
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From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
REMNANTnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading A LITTLE REMNANT.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading But let it not be forgotten that the voyage of the _Halbrane_ had been undertaken in fulfillment of a duty to humanity, and four of the survivors of the _Jane_ owed their rescue to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the death of Dirk Peters the number of the passengers was reduced to twelve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That same day, in the afternoon, the _Paracuta_ departed from the coast of the Land of the Sphinx, which had lain to the west of us since the 21st of February.
which person or people
From this reading These were all who remained of the double crew of the two schooners, the first comprising thirty-eight men, the second, thirty-two; in all seventy souls.
